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‖ prothyrum|ˈprɒθɪrəm| [L. (generally in pl. prothyra), ad. Gr. πρόθυρον a front-door, a porch, f. πρό pro-2 + θύρα a door.] The porch or vestibule of an ancient Greek or Roman house.
1706Phillips, Prothyrum, a Porch at the outer Door of an House, a Fence of Pales or Rails, to keep off Horses or Carts from the Door. 1834Gentl. Mag. CIV. i. 53 The Roman Villa after Vitruvius... The principal features noticed are the Prothyrum, vestibule, or lobby. |