Entry · Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Plate N., A golden dome juxtaposed against a sky that knows better than to compete.
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Bell, Cathedral
/BEL ka-thee-dral/ n.- 1. A resonant structure of considerable mass, often found suspended in lofty ecclesiastical towers, its substantial profile best appreciated when viewed from a respectful distance.
- 2. colloq. Architectural chime that refuses to blend meekly into the skyline, opting instead to assert its presence with a frequency only seismic sensors appreciate.
In a sentence,
"The cathedral unveiled its new thiccc bell, and the surrounding village found itself suddenly better informed about the time. The town crier applied for early retirement."
Etymology,
From Latin 'campana', meaning 'bell', originally referencing the bronze bells of Campania, Italy. The term has since broadened to include anything that tolls with the authority of a town ordinance.