claustral

adjective

claus·​tral ˈklȯ-strəl How to pronounce claustral (audio)

Examples of claustral in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web What today is beach-front property was then a verdant, claustral jungle; in photographs the dinosaurs seem to be lurking just outside the frame. The Economist, 7 Nov. 2019

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Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Medieval Latin claustralis, from claustrum cloister, from Latin, bar, bolt, confining space, from claudere

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of claustral was in the 15th century

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Cite this Entry

“Claustral.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/claustral. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.

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