Definition of
observatory has definitions from the field of astronomy
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[ noun ] (astronomy) a building designed and equipped to observe astronomical phenomena

Related terms

building

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[ noun ] a structure commanding a wide view of its surroundings

Synonyms

observation_tower lookout_station lookout

Related terms

structure observation_dome widow's_walk watch

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Rhymes with

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Phonetic and Homophones

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Similar Spelling

observant observably observer observation observantly observational observance observable observingly observed observing

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