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podium

Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Podium \Po"di*um\, n.; pl. {Podia}. [L., fr. Gr. ?, dim. of ?,
   ?, foot. See {Pew}.]
   1. (Arch.) A low wall, serving as a foundation, a
      substructure, or a terrace wall. It is especially employed
      by arch[ae]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["o]l.) The foot.

Source : WordNet®

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)]
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