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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)