naos
American
[ney-os]
/ ˈneɪ ɒs /
naos
British
/ ˈneɪɒs /
noun
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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
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