noun
- Plural of galilee; a porch or vestibule at the entrance of a church, typically at the west end.
Usage: architectural; chiefly historical
Examples
- Medieval churches often featured galilees as sheltered entry spaces.
- The galilees of Norman churches provided protection from the elements.
- Pilgrims would gather in the galilees before entering the main sanctuary.
- The architect designed the galilees with decorative arches.
- Several galilees in the cathedral complex have been carefully restored.