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pronaos

Pronunciation: /prəʊˈneɪɒs/
Definition of pronaos

noun (plural pronaoi /-ˈneɪɔɪ/)

  • a vestibule at the front of a classical temple, enclosed by a portico and projecting side walls.

Origin:

via Latin from Greek pronaos 'hall of a temple', from pro 'before' + naos 'temple'

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