Synonyms for castile


Grammar : Noun
Spell : ka-steel
Phonetic Transcription : kæˈstil


Définition of castile

Origin :
  • medieval Spanish county and later kingdom, from Vulgar Latin castilla, from Latin castella, plural of castellum "castle, fort, citadel, stronghold" (see castle (n.)); so called in reference to the many fortified places there during the Moorish wars. The name in Spanish is said to date back to c.800. Related: Castilian. As a fine kind of soap, in English from 1610s.
  • As in soap : noun cleanser
Example sentences :
  • But they were rich in Almorox; the wine was the best in Castile.
  • Extract from : « Rosinante to the Road Again » by John Dos Passos
  • They saw the banner of Castile come fluttering down from the masthead.
  • Extract from : « Captain Blood » by Rafael Sabatini
  • The Supreme Council of Castile might anon condemn him for his practices.
  • Extract from : « Captain Blood » by Rafael Sabatini
  • Because Castile is in the very heart of Spain, the capital, Madrid, is located there.
  • Extract from : « Getting to know Spain » by Dee Day
  • Castile isn't the only part of Spain with castles, of course.
  • Extract from : « Getting to know Spain » by Dee Day
  • He then diverted Maximilian from his designs on Castile by humouring his hostility to Venice.
  • Extract from : « Henry VIII. » by A. F. Pollard
  • In any case it was a loan to the treasury of Castile simply.
  • Extract from : « The Discovery of America Vol. 1 (of 2) » by John Fiske.
  • The knights saw the wisdom of the advice, and sought shelter in Castile.
  • Extract from : « The Red True Story Book » by Various
  • Stepan, before returning to Isabella of Castile, had advised her against it.
  • Extract from : « The Best Short Stories of 1919 » by Various
  • They should not be washed with plain water, or with castile soap and water.
  • Extract from : « The Eugenic Marriage, Volume IV. (of IV.) » by Grant Hague

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