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cit•a•del



Pronunciation: (sit'u-dl, -u-del"), [key]
—n.
1. a fortress that commands a city and is used in the control of the inhabitants and in defense during attack or siege.
2. any strongly fortified place; stronghold.
3. (formerly) a heavily armored structure on a warship, for protecting the engines, magazines, etc.

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