kapishche en · NOUN
Etymology
From Russian ка́пище (kápišče), and from Old East Slavic капище (kapišče).
Meanings
- (historical) A pre-Christian shrine from Slavic cultures, usually in the form of a field, a sacred fire, and an idol of a god.
- A shrine or small temple used in Slavic neopaganism.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| kapishches | Number=Plur | lexicographic |