narthex

== English == === Etymology === From Ancient Greek νάρθηξ (nárthēx, “giant fennel”), later ‘casket’ (modern Greek νάρθηκας (nárthikas)), a Pre-Greek word, as suggested by the suffix. See also νάρδος (nárdos, “nard”). === Pronunciation === (General American) IPA(key): /ˈnɑɹθɛks/ (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈnɑːθɛks/ === Noun === narthex (plural narthexes or narthices) (architecture) A western vestibule leading to the nave in some Christian churches. ==== Derived terms ==== endonarthex exonarthex ==== Translations ====