Meaning of pagoda in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /pəˈɡoʊdə/

    US accent Play button

    UK accent Play button

  1. Noun

    pagoda

    Etymology

    late 16th century: from Portuguese pagode, perhaps based on Persian butkada‘temple of idols’, influenced by Prakrit bhagodī‘divine’

    Definitions

    1. an Asian temple

    Examples

    • « usually a pyramidal tower with an upward curving roof »

Browse dictionary