Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
onion-dome
Noun
/ˈʌn.jən doʊm/
Definition
A dome with a shape resembling the bulb of an onion, typically found on churches and mosques.
Examples
- The St. Basil’s Cathedral in Moscow is famous for its colorful onion domes.
- In Islamic architecture, onion domes are often used to adorn mosques.
- The onion-dome style is prevalent in Russian and Central Asian architecture.
Meaning
Onion dome refers to a distinctive architectural element characterized by its rounded, bulging form that tapers to a point, resembling the shape of an onion.
Synonyms
- Bulbous dome
- Onion-shaped dome
- Cupola
