Plural of crenelle; multiple open notches or gaps in fortification walls, particularly in French or archaic English contexts.
Plural of 'crenelle,' the French-influenced variant of 'crenel.' The '-es' plural ending reflects French grammar patterns that influenced English architectural vocabulary.
This French-style plural is like English showing off its continental heritage—'crenelles' sounds more elegant than 'crenels,' which is why fancy historical texts love using it!
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