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Variant of naos

naos Definition

naos (nā′äs, nä′-)

noun pl. naoi na′oi (-o̵i)

  1. an ancient temple
  2. the enclosed part of such a temple; cella

Etymology: Gr < IE base *nes-, to unite, be protected > OE nerian, Ger nähren, to protect, support

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