# narthex

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈnɑɹθɛks/

## Definitions
1. A western vestibule leading to the nave in some Christian churches.

## Etymology
From Ancient Greek νάρθηξ (nárthēx, “giant fennel; casket”), a Pre-Greek word, as suggested by the suffix. See also νάρδος (nárdos, “nard”).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/narthex