fougade
/fuːɡɑːd/ or /fuːɡɑːd/ or /fuˈɡad/ or /fuːɡɑːd/ or /fuˈɡɑd/ or /fuːɡɑːd/ or /fuˈɡɑd/Definitions
1. noun
A type of medieval hunting trap or snare, especially one used in France.
“The falconer explained how the fougade was used to catch prey in the medieval hunting grounds.”
2. noun
A type of ornamental ironwork, especially in French architecture.
“The grand staircase featured intricate fougade ironwork, a classic example of 18th-century design.”