Terre-plein

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative form of terreplein. alt-of, alternative

    "The terre-plein is well and smoothly paved, and is defended by a crenellated parapet."

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talus

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"The terre-plein is well and smoothly paved, and is defended by a crenellated parapet."

Etymology

A borrowing of French terre-plein.

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