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Castile
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A historic kingdom and region at the heart of modern Spain.
"Castile united with Aragon to form the Spanish crown."
How to Use Castile
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe historic central region of Spain that gave the country much of its identity.
Common pairings
Castile soap
Kingdom of Castile
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_____ united with Aragon to form the Spanish crown.
Etymology
From Spanish Castilla, from Medieval Latin Castella, the plural of castellum ("castle, fort") — a nod to the many castles built there.