temple

Pronunciation

• enPR: tĕm'p(ə)l, IPA ^(key): /ˈtɛmp(ə)l/

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Noun

Singular temple

Plural temples

A temple in Taiwan.

Temple in anatomy

1. (countable) A temple is a building used for religious activities.
2. (countable) A temple is a Mormon church.
3. (anatomy) The temple is the flat area on the side of your head.