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tholus — meaning in English

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English meaning

dome noun A rounded, hemispherical roof or ceiling.

Senses

tholus is used for these senses in English:

dome (architecture) A structural element resembling the hollow upper half of a sphere.
rotunda (architecture) A round building, usually small, often with a dome.

dome — full definition

noun A rounded, hemispherical roof or ceiling.
noun Informal: a person's head.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.