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‖Podium (?), 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 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.

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    2. (Zool.) The foot.

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