Stupa
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈstuːpə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Stupa is a noun meaning (Buddhism) A Buddhist monument used to house relics of the Buddha or others, especially dome-shaped monuments in the Indian style.
Meaning
(Buddhism) A Buddhist monument used to house relics of the Buddha or others, especially dome-shaped monuments in the Indian style.
More Meanings
- A stupe (medicated cloth or sponge).
Example Sentences
He mounded so much honey on the top of the buns that they looked like miniature stupas.
I cupped her cheeks and thought of the lotus flowers at the thresholds of Buddhist stupas, their pale petals resting in the palms of the faithful.
Word Forms
- stupas
Synonyms for stupa
Depending on context, synonyms include dagoba.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include monument, pagoda, butsudan, chaitya, vedika, shrine.
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