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stupas

/ˈstupəz/ /ˈstjuːpəz/

Meanings
noun
A dome-shaped Buddhist monument, used to house relics of the Lord Buddha.

Examples :

"Many tourists visit Nepal to see the ancient stupas that house sacred Buddhist relics. "
architecture religion culture

Related Words

Illustration patient

patient noun

/ˈpeɪʃənt/

A person or animal who receives treatment from a doctor or other medically educated person.

"The patient followed the doctor's instructions carefully. "

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several noun

/ˈsɛv(ə)ɹəl/

An area of land in private ownership (as opposed to common land).

"The family owns several, a small plot of land behind their house. "

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tourists noun

/ˈtʊərɪsts/ /ˈtɔːrɪsts/

Someone who travels for pleasure rather than for business.

"During the summer, the small beach town is crowded with tourists who are there to relax and enjoy the sun. "

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relics noun

/ˈrɛlɪks/

That which remains; that which is left after loss or decay; a remaining portion.

"After the old house burned down, only a few charred relics of furniture remained. "

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sacred adjective

/ˈseɪkɹɪd/ /ˈseɪkəd/

Characterized by solemn religious ceremony or religious use, especially, in a positive sense; consecrated, made holy.

"a sacred day"

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monument noun

/ˈmɒnjʊmənt/ /ˈmɑnjəmənt/

A structure built for commemorative or symbolic reasons, or as a memorial; a commemoration.

"There is a monument on the town green to the soldiers who died in World War I."

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medicated verb

/ˈmɛdəˌkeɪtɪd/ /ˈmɛdɪˌkeɪtɪd/

To prescribe or administer medication to.

"The doctor medicated the child for his cough. "

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prescribed verb

/pɹəˈskɹaɪbd/

To order (a drug or medical device) for use by a particular patient (under licensed authority).

"The doctor prescribed aspirin."

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ancient noun

/ˈeɪn.ʃənt/

A person who is very old.

"The ancient librarian was known for her vast knowledge of history. "

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headache noun

/ˈhɛdeɪk/

A pain or ache in the head.

"My terrible headache kept me from concentrating on my math homework. "

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shaped verb

/ʃeɪpt/

To create or make.

"The potter shaped the clay into a beautiful vase. "

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alleviate verb

/əˈli.vi.eɪt/

To make less severe, as a pain or difficulty.

"Alcohol is often a cheap tool to alleviate the stress of a hard day."