pagoda
n. C1 Advanced US //pəˈɡoʊdə// UK //pæɡˈəʊdɐ// pago·da
n. a tall, tiered tower with a curved roof, often found in Asian temples. It is usually built to hold religious objects or as a place for meditation.
n. a tiered tower with multiple eaves, typically found in East Asian architecture. Often serves as a temple or a place for religious practice.
The pagoda stands tall in the center of the garden.
The monks gathered in the pagoda to perform a morning meditation before the sun rose.
The intricate wooden carvings on the pagoda's upper levels reflect the traditional craftsmanship of the region, while the structure itself remains a prominent landmark for centuries.
From Portuguese pagode, which is via Malayalam പകോതി (pakōti) from Sanskrit भगवती (bhagavatī, name of a goddess).