Definition of temple

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Temple (n.) One of the side bars of a pair of spectacles, jointed to the bows, and passing one on either side of the head to hold the spectacles in place..

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Monopteron :: Monopteron (n.) A circular temple consisting of a roof supported on columns, without a cella..
Oath :: Oath (n.) A solemn affirmation, connected with a sacred object, or one regarded as sacred, as the temple, the altar, the blood of Abel, the Bible, the Koran, etc..
Temporomaxillary :: Temporomaxillary (a.) Of or pertaining to both the temple or the temporal bone and the maxilla.
Decastyle :: Decastyle (a.) Having ten columns in front; -- said of a portico, temple, etc..
Pagoda :: Pagoda (n.) A term by which Europeans designate religious temples and tower-like buildings of the Hindoos and Buddhists of India, Farther India, China, and Japan, -- usually but not always, devoted to idol worship..
Pronaos :: Pronaos (n.) The porch or vestibule of a temple.
Templar :: Templar (n.) One of a religious and military order first established at Jerusalem, in the early part of the 12th century, for the protection of pilgrims and of the Holy Sepulcher. These Knights Templars, or Knights of the Temple, were so named because they occupied an apartment of the palace of Bladwin II. in Jerusalem, near the Temple..
Amphiprostyle :: Amphiprostyle (n.) An amphiprostyle temple or edifice.
Cella :: Cella (n.) The part inclosed within the walls of an ancient temple, as distinguished from the open porticoes..
Temporo- :: Temporo- () A combining form used in anatomy to indicate connection with, or relation to, the temple, or temporal bone; as, temporofacial..
Temporal :: Temporal (a.) Of or pertaining to the temple or temples; as, the temporal bone; a temporal artery..
Athenaeum :: Athenaeum (n.) A temple of Athene, at Athens, in which scholars and poets were accustomed to read their works and instruct students..
Strickle :: Strickle (n.) A templet; a pattern.
Pantheon :: Pantheon (n.) A temple dedicated to all the gods; especially, the building so called at Rome..
Sekes :: Sekes (n.) A place in a pagan temple in which the images of the deities were inclosed.
Revestiary :: Revestiary (n.) The apartment, in a church or temple, where the vestments, etc., are kept; -- now contracted into vestry..
Nethinim :: Nethinim (n. pl.) Servants of the priests and Levites in the menial services about the tabernacle and temple.
Temporo-auricular :: Temporo-auricular (a.) Of or pertaining to both the temple and the ear; as, the temporo-auricular nerve..
Tempean :: Tempean (a.) Of or pertaining to Temple, a valley in Thessaly, celebrated by Greek poets on account of its beautiful scenery; resembling Temple; hence, beautiful; delightful; charming..
Temple :: Temple (n.) Fig.: Any place in which the divine presence specially resides.
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