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po⋅di⋅um

  [poh-dee-uhm]
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–noun, plural -di⋅ums, -di⋅a  [-dee-uh] .
1. a small platform for the conductor of an orchestra, for a public speaker, etc.
2. Architecture.
a. a low wall forming a base for a construction, as a colonnade or dome.
b. a stereobate for a classical temple, esp. one with perpendicular sides.
c. the masonry supporting a classical temple.
d. a raised platform surrounding the arena of an ancient Roman amphitheater having on it the seats of privileged spectators.
3. lectern.
4. a counter or booth, as one at an airport for handling tickets or dispensing information.
5. Zoology, Anatomy. a foot.
6. Botany. a footstalk or stipe.
Origin:
1605–15; < L: elevated place, balcony < Gk pódion little foot, equiv. to pod- pod- + -ion dim. suffix. See pew
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po·di·um   (pō'dē-əm)   
n.   pl. po·di·ums or po·di·a (-dē-ə)

  1. An elevated platform, as for an orchestra conductor or public speaker.

  2. A stand for holding the notes of a public speaker; a lectern.

  3. Architecture

    1. A low wall serving as a foundation.

    2. A wall circling the arena of an ancient amphitheater.

  4. Biology A structure resembling or functioning as a foot.


[Latin, from Greek podion, base, diminutive of pous, pod-, foot; see ped- in Indo-European roots.]
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Word Origin & History

podium 
1743, "raised platform around an ancient arena," also "projecting base of a pedestal," from L. podium "raised platform," from Gk. podion "foot of a vase," dim. of pous (gen. podos) "foot" (see foot). Meaning "raised platform at the front of a hall or stage" is from 1947.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
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