English Explanatory Dictionary

stupa

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A Buddhist monument used to house relics of the Buddha or others, especially dome-shaped monuments in the Indian style.
noun
  1. A stupe (medicated cloth or sponge).

Pronunciation

/ˈstuːpə/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-stupa.wav

Word forms

stupa stupas

Etymology

Learned borrowing from Sanskrit स्तूप (stūpa). Doublet of tope.

Synonyms

dagoba

Related words

chedi pagoda wat

Derived words

ice stupa stupalike
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