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Definitions for Narthex
[1] an enclosed passage between the main entrance and the nave of a church.
[2] a portico at the west end of a basilica or church, esp one that is at right angles to the nave
[3] a rectangular entrance hall between the porch and nave of a church
Words related to Narthex
hallway, foyer, porch, doorway, entrance, portico, entryway, lobby, portal, entry, gateway, hall, anteroom, antechamber
Words nearby Narthex
narrow-minded, narrowback, narrowband, narrowcast, narrows, narthex, narva, narvik, narváez, narwhal, nary
Origin of Narthex
1665–75; < Late Greek nárthēx, Greek: giant fennel
Other words from Narthex
nar·the·cal [nahr-thee -kuh l] /nɑrˈθi kəl/ , adjective
Word origin for Narthex
C17: via Latin from Medieval Greek: enclosed porch, enclosure (earlier: box), from Greek narthēx giant fennel, the stems of which were used to make boxes
Synonyms for Narthex
doorway, foyer, hallway, porch, antechamber, anteroom, entrance, entry, entryway, gateway, hall, lobby, portal, portico, entrance hall