"exonarthex" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: exonarthexes [plural], exonarthices [plural]
Etymology: From exo- + narthex. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|exo|narthex}} exo- + narthex Head templates: {{en-noun|+|exonarthices}} exonarthex (plural exonarthexes or exonarthices)
  1. (architecture, Christianity) The space anterior to the narthex of a church, sometimes roofed-over as with a porch, but more often an enclosed courtyard; in antiquity, the courtyard where catechumens were permitted to be close to the Eucharist, but forbidden to see it celebrated. Categories (topical): Architecture, Christianity Coordinate_terms: esonarthex
    Sense id: en-exonarthex-en-noun-1tBD~T~S Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with exo- Topics: Christianity, architecture

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