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socle

Syllabification: (so·cle)
Pronunciation: /ˈsäkəl/
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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Definition of socle in the British & World English dictionary