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narthex

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nar=thex

CIDE DICTIONARY

narthexn. [L., giant fennel, Gr. na`rqhx.].
  •  A tall umbelliferous plant (Ferula communis). See Giant fennel, under Fennel.  [1913 Webster]
  •  The portico in front of ancient churches; sometimes, the atrium or outer court surrounded by ambulatories; -- used, generally, for any vestibule, lobby, or outer porch, leading to the nave of a church.  [1913 Webster]

OXFORD DICTIONARY

narthex, 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.

Etymology
L f. Gk narthex giant fennel, stick, casket, narthex

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