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Meaning of spirit house | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. A small house- or temple-like structure mounted on a pillar at which offerings are made to a local deity or protective spirit.
  2. A place where hard liquor is stored or sold.
    historical
  3. A small house- or temple-like replica structure made of paper and cardboard specially made for the deceased to be displayed during funerals and later burned as an offering.
    Philippines

Equivalents

Examples

“About two metres high, the Spirit House is a small model temple that most Thais have in the garden.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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