Bible Encyclopedias
Cupola
Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
(Ital.), a concave ceiling, either hemispherical or of any other curve, covering a circular or polygonal area; also a roof, the exterior of which is of either of these forms, more usually called a dome, and in Latin tholus. — Parker, Gloss. of Architect. s.v.
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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Cupola'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​c/cupola.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.