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 [kal-sid-i-kuhm]  

chal·cid·i·cum

   [kal-sid-i-kuhm]
noun, plural chal·cid·i·ca  [-kuh] .
1.
an annex of an ancient Roman basilica.
2.
an annex or appendage, especially a narthex, of an early Christian basilica.
Origin:
1720–30; < Latin, noun use of neuter of Chalcidicus < Greek Chalkidikós, equivalent to Chalkid- (stem of Chalkís) Chalcis + -ikos -ic
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