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naos

[ ney-os ]

noun

, plural na·oi [ney, -oi].
  1. a temple.
  2. Architecture. cella.


naos

/ ˈneɪɒs /

noun

  1. rare.
    an ancient classical temple
  2. architect another name for cella
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of naos1

First recorded in 1765–75, naos is from the Greek word nāós dwelling of a god, inner part of a temple, shrine
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Word History and Origins

Origin of naos1

C18: from Greek: inner part of temple
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Example Sentences

From this nes came, naturally enough, the old northern naos or ns, whence the Dan.

It is certain however that between them they constitute the naos, or temple properly speaking.

Its position shows it to be meant for a vestibule to the naos properly speaking.

It is true that the proper character of the naos is better marked at Luxor than elsewhere.

A niche contrived in the further wall of the naos acted the part of a secos.

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