Narthex

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Translingual

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Etymology

From Ancient Greek νάρθηξ (nárthēx, “giant fennel”).

Proper noun

Narthex m

  1. (obsolete) A taxonomic genus within the family Apiaceae – umbelliferous plants, now included in Ferula, Narthex asafoetida.

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