word
plinth
PLINTH
plɪnθListen
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Syllable breakdown
plinth
Dictionary meaning
A heavy base supporting a column, statue, or building element.
History and origin
Greek plinthos, meaning 'tile' or 'brick'.
Examples
- The sculpture sat on a granite plinth in the atrium.
Common mispronunciations
plint
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