plinth

The definition of a plinth is a square base or pedestal, or is the square base of a column.

(noun)

An example of a plinth is a pedestal on which you display a sculpture.

See plinth in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

the square block at the base of a column, pedestal, etc.
the base on which a statue is placed
a course of brick or stone, often a projecting one, along the base of a wall
also plinth course
a flat block at the base of door trim, an architrave, etc.

Origin: L plinthus < Gr plinthos, brick, tile

See plinth in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A block or slab on which a pedestal, column, or statue is placed.
The base block at the intersection of the baseboard and the vertical trim around an opening.
A continuous course of stones supporting a wall. Also called plinth course.
A square base, as for a vase.

Origin:

Origin: French plinthe

Origin: , from Latin plinthus

Origin: , from Greek plinthos, tile, plinth

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