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pagoda

Pronunciation: /pəˈgəʊdə/

Definition of pagoda

noun

(in India and East Asia) a Hindu or Buddhist temple, typically in the form of a many-tiered tower.
an ornamental imitation of a Hindu or Buddhist pagoda.

Origin:

late 16th century: from Portuguese pagode, perhaps based on Persian butkada 'temple of idols', influenced by Prakrit bhagodī 'divine'

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