plinth
About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.
About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.plinth
noun \ˈplin(t)th\Definition of PLINTH
1
a : the lowest member of a base : subbase b : a block upon which the moldings of an architrave or trim are stopped at the bottom
2
: a usually square block serving as a base; broadly : any of various bases or lower parts
3
: a course of stones forming a continuous foundation or base course
See Origin of PLINTH
Latin plinthus, from Greek plinthos
First Known Use: 1601
Learn More About PLINTH
Browse
Next Word in the Dictionary: plinthiform
Previous Word in the Dictionary: plink (noun)
All Words Near: plinth
Previous Word in the Dictionary: plink (noun)
All Words Near: plinth
Seen & Heard 
What made you want to look up plinth? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
