NARTHEX


Meaning of NARTHEX in English

n. 1 a railed-off antechamber or porch etc. at the western entrance of some early Christian churches, used by catechumens, penitents, etc. 2 a similar antechamber in a modern church.

[ L f. Gk narthex giant fennel, stick, casket, narthex ]

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