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scotia

noun
sco·​tia | \ ˈskō-sh(ē-)ə How to pronounce scotia (audio) , -tē-ə\

Definition of scotia

: a concave molding used especially in classical architecture in the bases of columns

Examples of scotia in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

 Rela adapted the design of baroque scotias on the posts of a park outside to fashion a large whorl over the front entrance. — Elisabeth Malkin, ELLE Decor, "House Tour: A Bohemian Retreat In San Miguel de Allende Reflects Local Traditions," 20 Feb. 2018

First Known Use of scotia

1563, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for scotia

Latin, from Greek skotia, from feminine of skotios dark, shadowy, from skotos darkness — more at shade

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