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naos
[ ney-os ]
naos
/ ˈneɪɒs /
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Word History and Origins
Origin of naos1
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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Word History and Origins
Origin of naos1
C18: from Greek: inner part of temple
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Example Sentences
From this nes came, naturally enough, the old northern naos or ns, whence the Dan.
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It is certain however that between them they constitute the naos, or temple properly speaking.
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Its position shows it to be meant for a vestibule to the naos properly speaking.
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It is true that the proper character of the naos is better marked at Luxor than elsewhere.
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A niche contrived in the further wall of the naos acted the part of a secos.
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