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Word: Narthex
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
late 17th century: via Latin from Greek narthēx
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈnɑːθɛks
Dialects: British English
Definition:
an antechamber, porch, or distinct area at the western entrance of some early Christian churches, separated off by a railing.
Short Definition:antechamber, porch, or distinct area at western entrance of some early Christian churches
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