|  observatory 
  
 
 1. a building designed and equipped to observe astronomical phenomena
 • Hypernyms:
 building, edifice
 2. a structure commanding a wide view of its surroundings
 • Syn:
 lookout, observation tower, lookout station
 • Derivationally related forms:
 look out (for: lookout)
 • Hypernyms:
 structure, construction
 • Hyponyms:
 observation dome, widow's walk
 
 
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