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plinth

Syllabification: (plinth)
Pronunciation: /plinTH/
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Definition of plinth

noun

  • a heavy base supporting a statue or vase.
  • Architecture the lower square slab at the base of a column.

Origin:

late 16th century: from Latin plinthus, from Greek plinthos 'tile, brick, squared stone'. The Latin form was in early use in English

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