Word: exonarthex
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ex
o
nar
thex
Definition: The space anterior to the narthex of a church, sometimes roofed-over as with a porch, but more often an enclosed courtyard; in antiquity, the courtyard where catechumens were permitted to be close to the Eucharist, but forbidden to see it celebrated.
Morphemes:
Affix: exo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: outside; external
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἔξω
Language: grc
Decoded: exo
Meaning: outer; external
Affix: narthex
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A western vestibule leading to the nave in some Christian churches.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: νάρθηξ
Language: grc
Decoded: narthex
Meaning: giant fennel