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narthex
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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. Found op http://www.probertencyclopaedia.com/browse/TN.HTM
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Narthex
Enclosed passage between the main entrance and nave of a church; vestibule. Found op http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20018
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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. Found op http://www.pitt.edu/~medart/menuglossary/INDEX.HTM
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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 Found op http://www.webdictionary.co.uk/definition.php?query=narthex
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Narthex
Enclosed vestibule or covered porch at the entrance to a church. Found op http://www.digital-documents.co.uk/archi/gloschur.htm
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Narthex
Western compartment of church. Found op http://www.digital-documents.co.uk/archi/gloschur.htm
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narthex
an enclosed vestibule at the main entrance to the church
Found op http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20559
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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... Found op http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20688
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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
Found op http://www.maintainyourchurch.org.uk/ToolkitModules/Toolkit1Glossary/tabid/
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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.
Found op http://www.virtualani.org/glossary/index.htm
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Narthex
An area at the west end of the nave.
Found op http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20941
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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... Found op http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/N/4
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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... Found op http://www.mondofacto.com/facts/dictionary?narthex
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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... Found op http://thinkexist.com/dictionary/meaning/narthex/
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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] Found op http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/n/8
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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 ... Found op http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Narthex
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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... Found op http://www.infoplease.com/ce6/world/A0834871.html
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narthex
1) Enclosed passage in a church 2) Nave access 3) Portico 4) Religious passage 5) Way to the nave Found op http://www.mijnwoordenboek.nl/EN/crossword-dictionary/narthex/1
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