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1. (n.) narthex
an enclosed passage between the main entrance and the nave of a church.
Etymology: (1665–75; < LGk nárthēx)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) narthex
portico at the west end of an early Christian basilica or church
2. (noun) narthex
a vestibule leading to the nave of a church
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) narthex
a tall umbelliferous plant (Ferula communis). See Giant fennel, under Fennel
2. (noun) narthex
the portico in front of ancient churches; sometimes, the atrium or outer court surrounded by ambulatories; -- used, generally, for any vestibule, lobby, or outer porch, leading to the nave of a church
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The Nuttall Encyclopedia |
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1. narthex
a space in early churches railed off from the rest for catechumens and penitents.
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