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oubliette

/ˌuː.bliˈet/

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noun

/ˌuː.bliˈet/C2formalobsolete
  • ruТип подземелья или секретной ямы-тюрьмы, доступ к которой обычно осуществляется только через люк в потолке, часто использовавшейся в средневековых замках.

A type of dungeon or secret pit prison, typically accessed only through a trapdoor in the ceiling, often used in medieval castles.

  1. Secret dungeonC2formal

    A hidden dungeon, typically accessed only through a trapdoor in the ceiling, used for imprisoning people in isolation.

    ruПотайная темница

    • The castle's oubliette was discovered beneath the great hall.
    • Prisoners were thrown into the oubliette and forgotten.
    • The trapdoor opened into a dark, damp oubliette.

    Antonymsdisplayexhibitionshowplace

Forms
  • oubliettes plural form
  • oubliettes' possessive plural form
  • oubliette's possessive singular form