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socle

Pronunciation: /ˈsəʊk(ə)l, ˈsɒk-/

Definition of socle

noun

Architecture
  • a plain low block or plinth serving as a support for a column, urn, statue, etc. or as the foundation of a wall.

Origin:

early 18th century: from French, from Italian zoccolo, literally 'wooden shoe', from Latin socculus, from soccus (see sock)

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