muraille
wall
noun moo-RAH-yuh Rare
Origin: Latin muralia, from murus 'wall'
Also means
rampart
Usage Note
Muraille specifically denotes a tall, thick, defensive wall, distinct from a simple mur (wall). It is often used for historical fortifications or natural cliff faces, as in la Grande Muraille de Chine (the Great Wall of China).
Examples
"La muraille entourait toute la ville."
Natural Translation
The wall surrounded the entire city.
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