narthex
Meanings
noun
- A western vestibule leading to the nave in some Christian churches.
Pronunciation
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Etymology
From Ancient Greek νάρθηξ (nárthēx, “giant fennel; casket”), a Pre-Greek word, as suggested by the suffix. See also νάρδος (nárdos, “nard”).
Derived words
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