teocalli

noun

A temple of ancient Mexico, usually built on a pyramidal mound.

noun

The mound on which such a temple was built.

noun

A structure of earth and stone or brick, used as a temple or place of worship by the Mexicans and other aborigines of America.

noun

Literally, God’s house; a temple, usually of pyramidal form, such as were built by the aborigines of Mexico, Yucatan, etc.

noun

A terraced Mesoamerican pyramid surmounted by a temple.