English Explanatory Dictionary

kovil

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A Hindu temple built in a distinct style of Dravidian architecture.

Pronunciation

/ˈkoːvɪl/

Word forms

kovil kovils koil koyil

Etymology

Transliteration of Tamil கோவில் (kōvil, “King's residence, temple”). See also Malay kuil.

Synonyms

mandir
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