Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
masmorra
noun
/masˈmɔrə/
Definition
A dungeon or underground chamber, often associated with confinement or imprisonment.
Examples
- After the battle, the defeated soldiers were thrown into the masmorra of the castle.
- The hero ventured into the masmorra seeking to rescue the captured princess.
Meaning
In historical contexts, a masmorra is a place where prisoners are kept, typically dark and isolated. It can also refer to a figurative space of emotional or mental confinement.
Synonyms
- dungeon
- cell
- prison
- vault