naos
Americannoun
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rare an ancient classical temple
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architect another name for cella
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of naos
First recorded in 1765–75, naos is from the Greek word nāós dwelling of a god, inner part of a temple, shrine
Example Sentences
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The former touristic spot of Puerto Naos is described by local newspapers as a ghost town.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 19, 2022
“But you can turn that system off — everything just blanks out. I know big yachts do it,” said Brad Fisher, a broker with Naos Yachts in Oxnard.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2022
“It has been almost 15 years since Gus was taken from us, but we can now move on with our lives in a manner in which Gus Boulis would be proud,” Naos said.
From Washington Times • Sep. 17, 2015
Naos said in a statement that the verdict and sentence was "fair and just."
From US News • Sep. 17, 2015
From within a year after the foundation of the Colony up to the second decade of last century direct communication with Mexico was maintained by the State galleons, termed the Naos de Acapulco.
From The Philippine Islands by Foreman, John
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