alcáçova
nounfemininearcaico/ɐɫkɐˈkɔvɐ/rare
al·cá·ço·va
Definition
Citadel or fortress, especially the highest and most fortified part of a walled city or town.
The alcáçova was the last defensive stronghold of the medieval city.
The governor's palace was located within the alcáçova.
Etymology
Do árabe al-qā'bah, 'a cidadela'.