crepidoma

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. In classical Greek architecture, the platform of (usually three) levels upon which the superstructure of the building is erected, typically forming a series of steps.

Word forms

crepidoma crepidomas crepidomata

Etymology

From Ancient Greek κρηπίδωμα (krēpídōma).

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