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plinth

/plɪnt/ noun · British & US
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What does plinth mean?

noun

A low base or platform, especially one supporting a statue or monument. A low step or platform, especially one at the foot of a staircase.

Example

"The statue stood proudly on its plinth, surveying the surrounding landscape."

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