"gopuram" meaning in English

See gopuram in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: gopurams [plural], gopura [alternative]
Etymology: From Sanskrit गोपुर (gó-pura). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|sa|गोपुर|tr=gó-pura}} Sanskrit गोपुर (gó-pura) Head templates: {{en-noun}} gopuram (plural gopurams)
  1. A monumental tower, usually ornate, at the entrance of a temple, especially in Southern India. Wikipedia link: gopuram

Inflected forms

Alternative forms

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