word
narthex
NAR-theks
ˈnɑːrθɛksListen
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Syllable breakdown
narthex
Dictionary meaning
A vestibule or porch at the western entrance of a church, used for those not yet admitted to the main congregation.
History and origin
Greek — 'narthex' (giant fennel, hollow stem).
Common mispronunciations
NAR-thexnar-THEKS
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