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单词 round tower
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Definition of round tower in English:

round tower

noun
Archaeology

  • A tall, narrow circular stone tower with a conical roof, found in Ireland (and also in western Scotland and the Isle of Man) from the 9th cent., probably intended as a place of refuge for monks.

Origin

Late 18th century; earliest use found in Transactions of the Royal Irish Academy.

 
 

Definition of round tower in US English:

round tower

noun
Archaeology

  • A tall, narrow circular stone tower with a conical roof, found in Ireland (and also in western Scotland and the Isle of Man) from the 9th cent., probably intended as a place of refuge for monks.

Origin

Late 18th century; earliest use found in Transactions of the Royal Irish Academy.

 
 
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