Looking for the meaning of the word BARBICAN in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of BARBICAN with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Barbican
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
Middle English: from Old French barbacane; probably based on Arabic
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈbɑːbɪk(ə)n
Dialects: British English
Definition:
the outer defence of a castle or walled city, especially a double tower above a gate or drawbridge.
Short Definition:outer defence of castle or walled city
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