quadra

noun

quad·​ra
ˈkwädrə
plural quadrae
-äˌdrē
1
: the plinth of a pedestal, podium, or water table
2
3
: a square frame or border (as about a bas-relief)

Word History

Etymology

Latin, square, plinth, fillet; akin to Latin quattuor four

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“Quadra.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quadra. Accessed 7 Dec. 2024.

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