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podium

Main Entry:: po·di·um
Pronunciation:: \ˈpō-dē-əm\
Function:: noun
Inflected Form(s):: plural podiums or po·dia \-dē-ə\
Etymology:: Latin — more at pew
Date:: 1743

1: a low wall serving as a foundation or terrace wall: as a: one around the arena of an ancient amphitheater serving as a base for the tiers of seats b: the masonry under the stylobate of a temple 2 a: a dais especially for an orchestral conductor b: lectern

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