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Po·di·um n.; pl. Podia
1. Arch. A low wall, serving as a foundation, a substructure, or a terrace wall. It is especially employed by archæologists 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. Zool. The foot.
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podium
n : a platform raised above the surrounding level to give
prominence to the person on it [syn: dais, pulpit, rostrum,
ambo, stump, soapbox]
[also: podia (pl)]