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temple1 noun 1 a building in which people worship, especially in ancient and non-Christian religions, and in some Christian sects such as the Mormons. 2 historical either of the two successive religious buildings built by the Jews in Jerusalem, one before and one after the exile in Babylon. 3 a place devoted to a particular purpose • a temple to literature. 4 especially US a synagogue, especially in Reform or Conservative Judaism.
ETYMOLOGY: Anglo-Saxon templ: from Latin templum.
temple2 noun either of the two flat parts of the head at the side of the forehead in front of the ear. See also temporal2.
ETYMOLOGY: 14c: French, from Latin tempus.
temple3 noun a device in a loom which keeps the cloth stretched.
ETYMOLOGY: 15c: French, from Latin templum small piece of timber.
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