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Pronunciation : Po"di*um
Part of Speech : n.;
Etymology : [L., fr. Gr. Pew.]
Definition : 1. (Arch.)

Defn: A low wall, serving as a foundation, a substructure, or a terrace wall. It is especially employed by arch?ologists in two senses: (a) The dwarf wall surrounding the arena of an amphitheater, from the top of which the seats began. (b) The masonry under the stylobate of a temple, sometimes a mere foundation, sometimes containing chambers. See Illust. of Column.

2. (Zo?l.)

Defn: The foot.

pl. Podia.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913