PRONAOS


Meaning of PRONAOS in English

[ prəʊ'neɪɒs ]

■ noun ( plural pronaoi -'neɪɔɪ ) a vestibule at the front of a classical temple, enclosed by a portico and projecting side walls.

Origin

via L. from Gk ~ 'hall of a temple', from pro 'before' + naos 'temple'.

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