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]
NARTHEX
Meaning of NARTHEX in English
English main colloquial, spoken dictionary. Английский основной разговорный словарь. 2012