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narthex.

A western vestibule leading to the nave in some Christian churches.

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈnɑɹθɛks/General-American/ˈnɑːθɛks/Received-Pronunciation
  1. A western vestibule leading to the nave in some Christian churches.

Where this word comes from

From Ancient Greek νάρθηξ (nárthēx, “giant fennel; casket”), a Pre-Greek word, as suggested by the suffix. See also νάρδος (nárdos, “nard”).

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