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plinth

Plinth (noun) means a block or slab upon which a column, pedestal, statue or other structure is based.

noun
1
A block or slab upon which a column, pedestal, statue or other structure is based.
2
The bottom course of a wall.
3
A base or pedestal beneath a cabinet.
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Etymology

From French plinthe, from Latin plinthus, from Ancient Greek πλίνθος (plínthos, “brick”).

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What is the meaning of plinth?

"plinth" (noun) means a block or slab upon which a column, pedestal, statue or other structure is based.

What are the different meanings of plinth?

"plinth" has 3 main meanings: 1. A block or slab upon which a column, pedestal, statue or other structure is based; 2. The bottom course of a wall; 3. A base or pedestal beneath a cabinet.

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