Pagoda

Definition of pagoda:

part of speech: noun

An East Indian temple, or idol.

part of speech: noun

An idol- house: an Indian idol: its temple.

part of speech: noun

A Buddhist temple built like a tower with many stories; a Hindu idol temple of similar structure.

Usage examples for pagoda:

• Still the enemy retained possession of the city and the great pagoda "The Three Commanders", W.H.G. Kingston.

• We next attacked Basein, where the Burmese fought with a good deal of bravery, defending themselves in the great pagoda of the city. "The Three Commanders", W.H.G. Kingston.

• S Pagoda Peak, 9100 ft. "Subspeciation in the Meadow Mouse, Microtus montanus, in Wyoming and Colorado", Sydney Anderson.