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:
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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.