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Definition of Cupola
Cupola
A roof having a rounded form, hemispherical or nearly so; also, a ceiling having the same form. When on a large scale it is usually called dome.
A small structure standing on the top of a dome; a lantern.
A furnace for melting iron or other metals in large quantity, -- used chiefly in foundries and steel works.
A revolving shot-proof turret for heavy ordnance.
The top of the spire of the cochlea of the ear.

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Cupola Translations

cupola in Dutch is koepel
cupola in Hungarian is kupola
cupola in Swedish is kupol

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