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turreted

/ˈtɜːr.ɪ.tɪd/
tur · ret · ed
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• adjective

1

Having or built with one or more small towers or turrets, especially as an architectural or defensive feature.

Example

"The medieval castle featured high stone walls and a grand, turreted gatehouse overlooking the valley."

2

Shaped like a turret or tall, narrow spire, especially in reference to certain spiral mollusk shells.

Example

"Marine biologists cataloged several species of sea snails characterized by their elongated, turreted shells."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from the noun 'turret', which entered English via Old French 'tourete', a diminutive of 'tor' (tower), ultimately from Latin 'turris'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Turreted. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/turreted
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