chalcidicum

[ kal-sid-i-kuhm ]

noun

, plural chal·cid·i·ca [kal-, sid, -i-k, uh].

1. an annex of an ancient Roman basilica.
2. an annex or appendage, especially a narthex, of an early Christian basilica.

Word History and Origins

Origin of chalcidicum¹

1720–30; < Latin, noun use of neuter of Chalcidicus < Greek Chalkidikós, equivalent to Chalkid- (stem of Chalkís ) Chalcis + -ikos -ic

Example Sentences

In fine, the Chalcidicum was the smaller Exchange, and the niches still seen there must have been the stands of the auctioneers.

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