semidome

noun

semi·​dome ˈse-mē-ˌdōm How to pronounce semidome (audio)
ˈse-ˌmī-,
-mi-
: a roof or ceiling covering a semicircular or nearly semicircular room or recess
semidomed
ˈse-mē-ˌdōmd How to pronounce semidome (audio)
ˈse-ˌmī-
-mi-
adjective

Word History

First Known Use

1788, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of semidome was in 1788

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Cite this Entry

“Semidome.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/semidome. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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