Definition of temple

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Temple (n.) Fig.: Any place in which the divine presence specially resides.

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Templar :: Templar (a.) Of or pertaining to a temple.
Fane :: Fane (n.) A temple; a place consecrated to religion; a church.
Temple :: Temple (v. t.) To build a temple for; to appropriate a temple to; as, to temple a god..
Temporo- :: Temporo- () A combining form used in anatomy to indicate connection with, or relation to, the temple, or temporal bone; as, temporofacial..
Peribolos :: Peribolos (n.) In ancient architecture, an inclosed court, esp., one surrounding a temple..
Janus :: "Janus (n.) A Latin deity represented with two faces looking in opposite directions. Numa is said to have dedicated to Janus the covered passage at Rome, near the Forum, which is usually called the Temple of Janus. This passage was open in war and closed in peace..
Dipteral :: Dipteral (a.) Having a double row of columns on each on the flanks, as well as in front and rear; -- said of a temple..
Preceptory :: Preceptory (n.) A religious house of the Knights Templars, subordinate to the temple or principal house of the order in London. See Commandery, n., 2..
Jigger :: Jigger (n. & v.) A templet or tool by which vessels are shaped on a potter's wheel.
Hexastyle :: Hexastyle (a.) Having six columns in front; -- said of a portico or 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..
Temple :: Temple (n.) A place or edifice dedicated to the worship of some deity; as, the temple of Jupiter at Athens, or of Juggernaut in India..
Infratemporal :: Infratemporal (a.) Below the temple; below the temporal bone.
Temporal :: Temporal (a.) Of or pertaining to the temple or temples; as, the temporal bone; a temporal artery..
Pentastyle :: Pentastyle (a.) Having five columns in front; -- said of a temple or portico in classical architecture.
Temple :: 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..
Temple :: Temple (n.) Fig.: Any place in which the divine presence specially resides.
Hieron :: Hieron (n.) A consecrated place; esp., a temple..
Amphiprostyle :: Amphiprostyle (n.) An amphiprostyle temple or edifice.
Pronaos :: Pronaos (n.) The porch or vestibule of a temple.
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