Furfooz

/ˈfɜrfuːz/ noun

Definition

A place name referring to Furfooz Castle, a historical fortress in Belgium, built within a limestone cave system overlooking the Meuse River.

Etymology

From Flemish/French origins, the name derives from the geographic location and local language; Furfooz Castle dates to medieval times and has evolved into a modern tourist destination.

Kelly Says

Furfooz Castle is built literally inside a limestone cave—medieval warriors chose to fortify existing cave systems because they were already naturally defensible and required less construction work!

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