释义 |
temple mound I. noun 1. : a mound forming the foundation of a temple (as in Mayan and Aztec architecture) — compare teocalli 2. : a truncated American Indian mound believed to have been the site of an altar or rude temple II. adjective Usage: usually capitalized T&M Etymology: temple (I) mound : of or belonging to a culture of the southern and southeastern United States about 1300-1700 characterized by pyramidal mounds built as platforms for temples and by village-states, shell-tempered polychrome pottery, and intensive hoe agriculture |