cupola
cupola Lexical Profile
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• noun
A small, dome-like structure situated on the roof of a building, often used to admit light, provide ventilation, or serve as a lookout.
"The historic courthouse is topped with an elegant white cupola that offers a panoramic view of the town square."
A raised observation dome or gun turret on a military tank, submarine, or other armored vehicle.
"The tank commander stood in the cupola to survey the battlefield through the protective armored glass."
A vertical, cylindrical furnace used in foundries for melting iron or other metals for casting.
"The foundry workers carefully monitored the temperature of the cupola as the scrap iron began to melt."
Word Origin & Etymology
Mid 16th century: from Italian, from Late Latin 'cuppula', a diminutive of Latin 'cuppa' meaning 'cup' or 'cask', reflecting the structure's inverted, cup-like shape.
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