Definition of temple

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

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Athenaeum :: Athenaeum (n.) A temple of Athene, at Athens, in which scholars and poets were accustomed to read their works and instruct students..
Sanctuary :: Sanctuary (n.) The most retired part of the temple at Jerusalem, called the Holy of Holies, in which was kept the ark of the covenant, and into which no person was permitted to enter except the high priest, and he only once a year, to intercede for the people; also, the most sacred part of the tabernacle; also, the temple at Jerusalem..
Sacrarium :: Sacrarium (n.) The adytum of a temple.
Sanctuary :: Sanctuary (n.) A house consecrated to the worship of God; a place where divine service is performed; a church, temple, or other place of worship..
Adytum :: Adytum (n.) The innermost sanctuary or shrine in ancient temples, whence oracles were given. Hence: A private chamber; a sanctum..
Monopteron :: Monopteron (n.) A circular temple consisting of a roof supported on columns, without a cella..
Sea :: Sea (n.) A great brazen laver in the temple at Jerusalem; -- so called from its size.
Pseudo-dipteral :: Pseudo-dipteral (a.) Falsely or imperfectly dipteral, as a temple with the inner range of columns surrounding the cella omitted, so that the space between the cella wall and the columns is very great, being equal to two intercolumns and one column..
Ting :: Ting (n.) The apartment in a Chinese temple where the idol is kept.
Valhalla :: Valhalla (n.) Fig.: A hall or temple adorned with statues and memorials of a nation's heroes; specifically, the Pantheon near Ratisbon, in Bavaria, consecrated to the illustrious dead of all Germany..
Gauge :: Gauge (n.) Any instrument for ascertaining or regulating the dimensions or forms of things; a templet or template; as, a button maker's gauge..
Mould :: Mould (n.) That on which, or in accordance with which, anything is modeled or formed; anything which serves to regulate the size, form, etc., as the pattern or templet used by a shipbuilder, carpenter, or mason..
Amphiprostyle :: Amphiprostyle (n.) An amphiprostyle temple or edifice.
Templet :: Templet (n.) A short piece of timber, iron, or stone, placed in a wall under a girder or other beam, to distribute the weight or pressure..
Paphian :: Paphian (a.) Of or pertaining to Paphos, an ancient city of Cyprus, having a celebrated temple of Venus; hence, pertaining to Venus, or her rites..
Jigger :: Jigger (n. & v.) A templet or tool by which vessels are shaped on a potter's wheel.
Beaucatcher :: Beaucatcher (n.) A small flat curl worn on the temple by women.
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..
Church :: Church (n.) A Jewish or heathen temple.
Infratemporal :: Infratemporal (a.) Below the temple; below the temporal bone.
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