JOSS HOUSE Definition & Meaning

joss house

noun

a Chinese temple for idol worship.

joss house

noun

a Chinese temple or shrine where an idol or idols are worshipped

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Origin of joss house¹

First recorded in 1765–75

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The cathedral, the mosque and the joss house have the same foundation.

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They passed out of the joss house and walked down Jackson street hill.

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Here there were two secret rooms where there had once been a private joss house conducted by the Chinese "Tong" or guild known as the Brother of the Red Door.

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Well," echoed Rupert lighting a cigarette, "I called at the joss house in Perry Street Whitechapel, and a nice sort of den it is.

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Every joss house will be the head of a secret society.

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