kikar

/kɪˈkar/

Definitions

1. noun

A circular open space in a Hindu temple used for ceremonial purposes, or a public square.

“The kikar in the center of the temple was where the priest performed his daily rituals.”

2. noun

A type of tree, Acacia nilotica, native to Africa and the Middle East.

“The kikar tree provided shade for the villagers during the hot summer months.”

Synonyms

  • courtyard
  • square

Antonyms

  • enclosure
  • seclusion