pronaos

(prō-nāˈŏs)

noun pl. pro·na·oi (-oi)

The inner area of the portico of a Greek or Roman temple, leading to the cella.

Origin:

Origin: Greek pronāos, before a temple, pronaos

Origin: : pro-, before; see pro-²

Origin: + Greek dialectal nāos, temple

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