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kovil

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Pronunciation

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  • India: /ˈkoːvɪl/

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noun

Meaning 1

A Hindu temple built in a distinct style of Dravidian architecture.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Hinduism

Examples

  • Aruna went to the Pittsburgh Perumal kovil yesterday.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: mandir

History

Etymology

Transliteration of Tamil கோவில் (kōvil, “King's residence, temple”). See also Malay kuil.

Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Hindi: कोविल (kovil) — Hindu temple
  • Malayalam: കോവിൽ (kōvil) — Hindu temple
  • Sinhalese: කෝවිල් (kōwil) — Hindu temple
  • Tamil: கோவில் (kōvil) — Hindu temple
  • Telugu: కోవెల (kōvela) — Hindu temple
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