"shikhara" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: shikharas [plural]
Etymology: From Sanskrit शिखर (śikhara). Etymology templates: {{der|en|sa|शिखर}} Sanskrit शिखर (śikhara) Head templates: {{en-noun}} shikhara (plural shikharas)
  1. A spire or pyramid-shaped tower forming part of a Hindu temple. Synonyms: sikhara, sikhra
    Sense id: en-shikhara-en-noun-MvO~a57K Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

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