naos
[
ney
-os]
/ˈneɪ ɒs/
noun
,
plural
naoi
[
ney
-oi]
/ˈneɪ ɔɪ/
(
Show IPA
)
1.
a temple.
2.
Architecture,
cella
.
Origin
1765-75;
<
Greek
nāós
dwelling of a god, inner part of a temple, shrine
British Dictionary definitions for
naos
naos
/
ˈneɪɒs
/
noun
(
pl
)
naoi
(
ˈneɪɔɪ
)
1.
(
rare
) an ancient classical temple
2.
(
architect
)
another name for
cella
Word Origin
C18: from Greek: inner part of temple