chalcidicum
Americannoun
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an annex of an ancient Roman basilica.
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an annex or appendage, especially a narthex, of an early Christian basilica.
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Etymology
Origin of chalcidicum
1720–30; < Latin, noun use of neuter of Chalcidicus < Greek Chalkidikós, equivalent to Chalkid- (stem of Chalkís ) Chalcis + -ikos -ic
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A vestibule, or sort of chalcidicum extends between these five entrances and five others, indicated by two columns and four pillars.
From The Wonders of Pompeii by Monnier, Marc
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