spirit house

plural spirit houses

1. Southeast AsiaA small house- or temple-like structure mounted on a pillar at which offerings are made to a local deity or protective spirit.

   About two metres high, the Spirit House is a small model temple that most Thais have in the garden.

   2005, Paul Carter, Don't Tell Mum I Work on the Rigs, Crows Nest: Allen and Unwin, page 50

2. historicalA place where hard liquor is stored or sold.
3. PhilippinesChinese FilipinoA small house- or temple-like replica structure made of paper and cardboard specially made for the deceased to be displayed during funerals and later burned as an offering.