1) Access to a nave 2) Byzantine portico 3) Church vestibule 4) Enclosed passage in a church 5) Nave access 6) Portico 7) Religious passage 8) Way to the nave
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The narthex is an architectural element typical of early Christian and Byzantine basilicas or churches consisting of the entrance or lobby area, usually located at the west end of the nave, opposite 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 is either ....
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small entrance or porch to a church
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• (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 Fennel. • (n.) The portico in front of ancient ch...
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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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Enclosed passage between the main entrance and nave of a church; vestibule.
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Enclosed passage between the main entrance and nave of a church; vestibule.
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an enclosed vestibule at the main entrance to the church
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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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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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An area at the west end of the nave.
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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. ... Origin: L, giant fennel, Gr. ... Source: Web...
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An area at the west end of the nave.
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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 churches; sometimes, the atrium or outer court surr...
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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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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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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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[
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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Enclosed vestibule or covered porch at the entrance to a church.
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Western compartment of church.
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the entrance or lobby area of a church, usually at the far end of the nave from the chancel.
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an enclosed passage between the main entrance and the nave of a church.
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