Definition of temple

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

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Pronaos :: Pronaos (n.) The porch or vestibule of a temple.
Templed :: Templed (a.) Supplied with a temple or temples, or with churches; inclosed in a temple..
Temple :: Temple (n.) The edifice erected at Jerusalem for the worship of Jehovah.
Monopteron :: Monopteron (n.) A circular temple consisting of a roof supported on columns, without a cella..
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..
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..
Podium :: Podium (n.) The masonry under the stylobate of a temple, sometimes a mere foundation, sometimes containing chambers..
Peribolos :: Peribolos (n.) In ancient architecture, an inclosed court, esp., one surrounding a temple..
Oracle :: Oracle (n.) The sanctuary, or Most Holy place in the temple; also, the temple itself..
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.
Tetrastyle :: Tetrastyle (a.) Having four columns in front; -- said of a temple, portico, or colonnade..
Cherub :: Cherub (n.) A symbolical winged figure of unknown form used in connection with the mercy seat of the Jewish Ark and Temple.
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..
Infratemporal :: Infratemporal (a.) Below the temple; below the temporal bone.
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..
Norma :: Norma (n.) A templet or gauge.
Judaizer :: "Judaizer (n.) One who conforms to or inculcates Judaism; specifically, pl. (Ch. Hist.), those Jews who accepted Christianity but still adhered to the law of Moses and worshiped in the temple at Jerusalem..
Laver :: Laver (n.) One of several vessels in Solomon's Temple in which the offerings for burnt sacrifices were washed.
Distyle :: Distyle (a.) Having two columns in front; -- said of a temple, portico, or the like..
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