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1765–75; < Greek nāós dwelling of a god, inner part of a temple, shrine
1765–75; < Greek nāós dwelling of a god, inner part of a temple, shrine
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| —n , pl naoi | |
| 1. | rare an ancient classical temple |
| 2. | architect another name for cella |
| [C18: from Greek: inner part of temple] | |
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