Definition of Cupola

1. Noun. A vertical cylindrical furnace for melting iron for casting.

Generic synonyms: Furnace

2. Noun. A roof in the form of a dome.
Generic synonyms: Dome

Definition of Cupola

1. n. A roof having a rounded form, hemispherical or nearly so; also, a ceiling having the same form. When on a large scale it is usually called dome.

Definition of Cupola

1. Noun. (architecture) A dome-shaped ornamental structure located on top of a larger roof or dome. ¹

2. Noun. (military) A small turret, usually on a hatch of an armoured fighting vehicle. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Cupola

1. to shape like a dome [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Medical Definition of Cupola

1. A cup-shaped or domelike structure. Synonym: cupola. Origin: L. Dim. Of cupa, a tub (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Cupola

cupgalls
cuphead
cupheads
cupholder
cupholders
cupid's dart
cupidities
cupidity
cupids
cupless
cuplike
cupmaker
cupmakers
cupman
cupmen
cupola (current term)
cupolae
cupolaed
cupolaing
cupolar
cupolas
cupon
cuppa
cuppa joe
cuppas
cupped
cupper
cuppers
cuppier
cuppiest

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