Dagobas

/dəˈɡoʊbəz/ noun

Definition

Plural of dagoba; multiple Buddhist shrines or dome-shaped temples.

Etymology

Standard English plural of 'dagoba,' formed by adding '-s' to the singular Sanskrit-derived form.

Kelly Says

Sri Lanka is famous for its ancient dagobas, with the Ruwanwella Dagoba being one of the most magnificent—pilgrims have circumambulated these structures as acts of devotion for centuries.

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