na·os
(nā′ŏs)
[Greek dialectal nāos, temple, shrine.]
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naos
(ˈneɪɒs) n,
pl naoi (
ˈneɪɔɪ)
1. (Architecture) rare an ancient classical temple
2. (Architecture)
architect another name for
cella [C18: from Greek: inner part of temple]
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na•os
(ˈneɪ ɒs)
n., pl. -oi (-oi). 1. a temple or shrine.
[1765–75; < Greek nāós dwelling of a god, inner part of a temple, shrine]
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