Castile

Meaning

Proper Noun

• A medieval kingdom (and previously a county) in the Iberian Peninsula.
• A vaguely defined region of central Spain generally corresponding to the regions of Old and New Castile.

Origin

• From Spanish Castilla from Old Spanish Castiella from Medieval Latin Castella from the plural of Latin castellum, diminutive of castrum; supposedly derived from the many castles constructed in the region.