temple

1. n. A contrivence used in a loom for keeping the web stretched transversely. Source: opted

2. n. The space, on either side of the head, back of the eye and forehead, above the zygomatic arch and in front of the ear. Source: opted

3. n. One of the side bars of a pair of spectacles, jointed to the bows, and passing one on either side of the head to hold the spectacles in place. Source: opted

4. n. A place or edifice dedicated to the worship of some deity; as, the temple of Jupiter at Athens, or of Juggernaut in India. Source: opted

5. n. The edifice erected at Jerusalem for the worship of Jehovah. Source: opted

6. n. Hence, among Christians, an edifice erected as a place of public worship; a church. Source: opted

7. n. Fig.: Any place in which the divine presence specially resides. Source: opted

8. v. t. To build a temple for; to appropriate a temple to; as, to temple a god. Source: opted

9. n. place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity Source: wordnet

10. n. the flat area on either side of the forehead Source: wordnet

11. n. an edifice devoted to special or exalted purposes Source: wordnet

12. n. (Judaism) the place of worship for a Jewish congregation Source: wordnet

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