Castellated
/ˈkæs.tə.leɪ.tɪd/noun
Having battlements, turrets, or other features resembling a castle.
Did you know?Its root is related to Latin castellum, originally a small fortified place and the diminutive of castrum, a military camp or fortress.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Latin
Latin
castrum
“A fortified military camp, fortress, or stronghold”
Classical Latin
Latin
castellum
“A small fort or fortified place; literally a diminutive form related to castrum”
Late Latin
Latin
castellatus
“Furnished with castles or made castle-like”
Old French
Old French
castel
“Castle or fortified residence”
12th–13th Century
Anglo-Norman
castel
“A castle or fortified stronghold”
16th Century
English
castellate
“To furnish with battlements or make castle-like”
Modern English
English
castellated
“Having battlements or architectural features resembling a castle”