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dungeon

The correct spelling is dungeon.

How to pronounce dungeon

/ˈdʌn.dʒən/
noun

IPA: /ˈdʌn.dʒən/

Say it like: Dun-jeo-n

The correct spelling is dungeon. An underground prison or vault, typically built underneath a castle.

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Meanings

noun

  1. 1.An underground prison or vault, typically built underneath a castle.
  2. 2.The main tower of a motte or castle; a keep or donjon.
  3. 3.A shrewd person.
  4. 4.(games) An area inhabited by enemies, containing story objectives, treasure and bosses.
  5. 5.(BDSM) A room dedicated to sadomasochistic sexual activity.

verb

  1. 1.To imprison in a dungeon.

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