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nave (1)
nave [ nayv ] (plural naves)


noun 
Definition:
 
central part of church: the long central hall of a cross-shaped church, often with pillars on each side, where the congregation sits
[Late 17th century. Via medieval Latin< Latin navis "ship"]
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