NARTHEX


Meaning of NARTHEX in English

[ 'nα:θɛks ]

■ noun an antechamber, porch, or distinct area at the western entrance of some early Christian churches.

↘an antechamber or large porch in a modern church.

Origin

C17: via L. from Gk narthēx .

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