hrad

Etymology
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Noun

 * 1) castle

Usage notes

 * The word hrad is used for castles whose main function seems to be defence, while is used for those whose main function seems to be ostentation. For example, the castles of King Edward in Gwynedd are hrady, while the Loire Valley castles are zámky. The difference can be subjective, so that for example Windsor Castle can be called by either term by different speakers.

Etymology
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Noun

 * 1) castle

Etymology
.

Noun

 * 1) castle