Dūno-

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Dūno- is a Celtic root meaning 'oppidum', 'stronghold': δου̃νον^[1], old Irish dún 'fort'…

It is related to the Germanic root tūna-, at the origin of the word town.

It is envolved in many names of city in Western Europe, as:

• Dun, many cities.
• Lyon < Lugdunum.
• Nevers < Noviodunum
• Yverdon < Eburodunum
• Verdun < Verodunum

etc.

[edit] Notes and references

1. ^ Ptolemy