stereo·bate|\ ˈsterēəˌbāt, ˈstir-, usually -āt+V\
plural -s
Definition of stereobate
: a substructure or basement of masonry as visible above the ground level — compare stylobate
Other Words from stereobate
stereobatic\¦⸗⸗⸗¦batik\adjective
History and Etymology for stereobate
French or Latin; French stéréobate, from Latin stereobata foundation of a column or building, from Greek stereobatēs, from stere- + -batēs one that treads, from bainein to walk, go
