Definitions for joss house

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joss′ house`(n.)

  1. a Chinese temple for idol worship.

    Category: Eastern Religions

Origin of joss house:

1765–75

Princeton's WordNet

  1. joss house(noun)

    a Chinese temple or shrine for idol worship


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