prothyra

A New Latin Dictionary by Charlton T. Lewis Ph.D. and Charles Short, LL. D.

prŏthyra, ōrum, n., = πρόθυρα.

I In a Grecian house, the space before the door , the vestibule , Vitr. 6, 10.—

II In a Roman house, a railing or wicket before the door , the Gr. διάθυρα, Vitr. 6, 10.