The porch or vestibule of a temple.
pr[=o]-n[=a]'os, n. the open porch in front of a temple. [Gr., pro, before, naos, a temple.]
(Greek ant.). Space in front of body of temple, enclosed by portico& projecting si e walls. [Latin]
[Gr.] (Arch.) The front porch of a temple. The same as the Narthex of the early Christians. See Naos.