esonarthex

[ es-oh-nahr-theks ]

noun

1. an inner narthex.

Word History and Origins

Origin of esonarthex¹

First recorded in 1840–50; eso- + narthex

Example Sentences

Five doors lead to the esonarthex—the three central doors being framed in red marble, the other two in verd antique.

From Project Gutenberg

Like the outer narthex the esonarthex is in five bays, and was paved with marble in a similar fashion.

From Project Gutenberg

The esonarthex is in three bays covered with barrel vaults, and terminates at both ends in a shallow niche.

From Project Gutenberg

The esonarthex is covered with a barrel vault between two cross vaults.

From Project Gutenberg