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Meaning of pagoda in English

  1. Pronunciation

    /pəˈɡoʊdə/

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  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 »

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