Cryptic crossword clue
Somewhat resembles a dog appearing around temples 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word PAGODAS

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What does PAGODAS mean?

PAGODAS noun
  1. A religious building in South and Southeast Asia, especially a multi-storey tower erected as a Hindu or Buddhist temple.
  2. (usually in form pagod) An image or carving of a god in South and Southeast Asia; an idol.
  3. A unit of currency, a coin made of gold or half gold, issued by various dynasties in medieval southern India.
  4. An ornamental structure imitating the design of the religious building, erected in a park or garden.
  5. A pagoda sleeve.

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