PRONAOS

Etymology

Noun

pronaos (plural pronaoi or pronaoses)

(architecture) The inner area of the portico of a Greek or Roman temple

Anagrams

• Proanos, Soprano, soprano

Source: Wiktionary


Pro*na"os, n. Etym: [L., fr. Gr. (Arch.)

Definition: The porch or vestibule of a temple.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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