narthex
(noun) a vestibule leading to the nave of a church
narthex
(noun) portico at the west end of an early Christian basilica or church
Source: WordNet® 3.1
narthex (plural narthexes or narthices)
(architecture) A western vestibule leading to the nave in some Christian churches.
Source: Wiktionary
Nar"thex, n. Etym: [L., giant fennel, Gr.
1. (Bot.)
Definition: A tall umbelliferous plant (Ferula communis). See Giant fennel, under Fennel.
2. (Arch.)
Definition: 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.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
2 April 2025
(adjective) secret or hidden; not openly practiced or engaged in or shown or avowed; “covert actions by the CIA”; “covert funding for the rebels”
Contrary to popular belief, coffee beans are not technically beans. They are referred to as such because of their resemblance to legumes. A coffee bean is a seed of the Coffea plant and the source for coffee. It is the pit inside the red or purple fruit, often referred to as a cherry. Just like ordinary cherries, the coffee fruit is also a so-called stone fruit.
