Definition

A type of dungeon that has a trapdoor at the top, making it difficult to escape from.

Example

The prisoner was thrown into the oubliette, where he could not escape.

Conversation

Have you ever read about an oubliette?

No, what's that?

It's a kind of dungeon with only a trapdoor for an entrance.

That sounds eerie! I can't imagine being trapped in there.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Oubliette** → The word comes from the Old French *oubliette*, derived from *oublier* (meaning to forget). An oubliette is a type of dungeon or cell that is designed to be forgotten, emphasizing the aspect of being left in obscurity or neglect.

Memory Tip

Imagine a hidden place where someone is 'forgotten' ('oublier') — that's what an oubliette is, a dungeon meant to be left out of memory.

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