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parvis
 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun parvis has 1 sense
  1. parvis - a courtyard or portico in front of a building (especially a cathedral)
    --1 is a kind of     court, courtyard

Definitions from the Web

Parvis

Part of Speech: Noun

Senses:

  1. A courtyard or entrance to a building, often with a covered walkway or colonnade.
  2. A large open area in front of a church or cathedral.

Usage:

  • Many historical buildings feature an impressive parvis that leads to the main entrance.
  • The parvis of the cathedral was bustling with tourists and locals during the festival.

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