Look up: Narthex

1. Narthex
   In architecture a narthex is the portico in front of ancient churches; sometimes, the atrium or outer court surrounded by ambulatories. The term is generally used for any vestibule, lobby, or outer porch, leading to the nave of a church.
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2. Narthex
   Enclosed passage between the main entrance and nave of a church; vestibule.
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3. narthex
   A low projection at the western end of a church, like a porch. Although narthex is sometimes used synonymously with westwork, a narthex is usually more open and often has only one story in contrast to the more closed westwork with a large open chamber on the upper level.
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4. narthex
   [n] - portico at the west end of an early Christian basilica or church 2. [n] - a vestibule leading to the nave of a church
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5. Narthex
   Enclosed vestibule or covered porch at the entrance to a church.
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6. Narthex
   Western compartment of church.
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7. narthex
   an enclosed vestibule at the main entrance to the church
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8. narthex
   In architecture, the west porch of an early Christian basilican church designed for the use of women, penitents, and others not allowed to enter the church itself. In Byzantine architecture the...
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9. Narthex
   A covered space between the 'west door' of a church (see east) and the nave, separated from the latter by a wall. Often called a 'vestibule' in Scottish churches. Related Words: East end (liturgical) (and north, south and west); Nave
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10. Narthex
    In architecture, a porch or vestibule of a church, preceding the nave. In Armenian architecture this sort of structure is known as a gavit or a zhamatun.
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11. Narthex
    An area at the west end of the nave.
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12. Narthex
    Nar'thex noun [ Latin , giant fennel, Greek ....] 1. (Botany) A tall umbelliferous plant ( Ferula communis ). See Giant fennel , under Fennel . 2. (Architecture) The portico in front of ancient c...
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13. narthex
    1. <botany> A tall umbelliferous plant (Ferula communis). See Giant fennel, under Fennel. ... 2. 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...
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14. Narthex
    • (n.) 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. • (n.) A tall umbelliferous plant (Ferula communis). See Giant fennel, under Fenn...
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15. narthex
    long, narrow, enclosed porch, usually colonnaded or arcaded, crossing the entire width of a church at its entrance. The narthex is usually separated ... [1 related articles]
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16. narthex
    narthex (när'theks) , entrance feature peculiar to early Christian and Byzantine churches, although also found in some Romanesque churches, especially in France and Italy. Usually extending across the entire west front of the building, it was a vestibule for the penitents and catechumens wh...
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17. Narthex
    The `narthex` of a church is the entrance or lobby area, located at the end of the nave, at the far end from the church`s main altar. Traditionally the narthex was a part of the church building, but was not considered part of the church proper. It was either an indoor area separated from the nave by...
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