muraille

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French

Etymology

Inherited from Middle French muraille, from mur +‎ -aille. Compare Medieval Latin mūrālia.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /my.ʁaj/ ~ /my.ʁɑj/
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Noun

muraille f (plural murailles)

  1. (large) wall

Derived terms

Further reading

Middle French

Etymology

mur +‎ -aille.

Noun

muraille f (plural murailles)

  1. (large) wall

Descendants

  • French: muraille