θόλος

See also: θολός

Greek

Etymology

From Ancient Greek, thence uncertain, but, according to Beekes, possibly cognate with θάλαμος (thálamos).

Noun

θόλος (thólos) m (plural θόλοι)

  1. (architecture) dome, vault
  2. (astronomy) vault, sky
  3. (anatomy) body cavity

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