teocalli

/teoˈkali/

Definitions

1. noun

A Mesoamerican temple or pyramid, especially one of the main temples in the Aztec city of Tenochtitlán.

“The archaeologists carefully excavated the remains of the ancient teocalli, uncovering valuable artifacts.”

Synonyms

  • pyramid
  • sanctuary
  • temple

Antonyms

  • barracks
  • fortress