cupola
noun/ˈkjuːpələ/
Frequency rank: #17,395 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
A small dome forming a roof or ceiling, or a rounded structure on top of a building.
Example sentence
The old city hall is topped with a small cupola that glows golden in the evening light.
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