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10 Language-to-English DictionariesDouble-Dome
/ˈdʌb.əl.doʊm/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A structure featuring two domes, one above the other, often used in architecture.
"The mosque's double-dome design is both functional and aesthetically pleasing." - 2
A specific architectural style that incorporates two domes in its design.
"The cathedral is renowned for its unique double-dome style, attracting many visitors."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'double-dome' combines 'double', from Old French 'doble', meaning twofold, and 'dome', from Latin 'domus', meaning house or structure. The term evolved in architectural contexts to describe a specific design feature characterized by two domes, often seen in religious or monumental buildings.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Double-Dome" is said worldwide
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Dôme double
Transliteration: dome doob-l
"La conception du dôme double de la mosquée est impressionnante."
Doppeldom
Transliteration: dop-pel-dome
"Die Kathedrale ist für ihren Doppeldom bekannt."
Doppio cupola
Transliteration: dop-pio koo-po-la
"La chiesa ha una bellissima doppia cupola."
Doble cúpula
Transliteration: do-ble koo-pu-la
"La catedral es famosa por su doble cúpula."
Cúpula dupla
Transliteration: koo-pu-la doo-pla
"A catedral tem uma impressionante cúpula dupla."
डबल गुंबद
Transliteration: dabal gumbad
"मस्जिद का डबल गुंबद अद्भुत है।"
双穹顶
Transliteration: shuāng qióng dǐng
"这座教堂以其双穹顶而闻名。"
이중 돔
Transliteration: ijung dom
"이 성당은 이중 돔으로 유명합니다."
二重ドーム
Transliteration: nijū dōmu
"その教会は二重ドームで知られています。"
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