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alcáçova
nounfemininearchaicrare/ɐɫkɐˈkɔvɐ/al·cá·ço·va
Definition
1Citadel or fortress, especially the highest and most fortified part of a walled city or town.
Usage examples
“The alcáçova was the last defensive stronghold of the medieval city.”
“The governor's palace was located within the alcáçova.”