cupula
8.8
A small dome-shaped structure found on buildings or in the body
- noun
- /ˈkjuːpjʊlə/
- Specialized
:
cúpula
- In the inner ear, the cupula plays a key role in detecting movement.
Examples
-
A small cupula sat atop the roof, adding elegance to the building.
-
The architect designed a cupula to let light into the central hall.
-
The cupula is beautiful.
-
Wow, what a stunning cupula!
-
The architect designed a cupula to let light into the central hall.
-
A small cupula sat atop the roof, adding elegance to the building.
-
In the inner ear, the cupula plays a key role in detecting movement.
Synonyms
3
8.7
A small dome roof on top of a building
is a small dome-shaped form used in anatomy and in buildings
Surface Forms
Etymology
Cupula comes from Latin parts cup- ('cup') and -ula ('small'), so it means 'little cup'. Whether on a roof or in the body, a cupula is a small dome-shaped 'cup', which is why the same word is used in architecture and anatomy.