"crepidoma" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: crepidomas [plural]
Etymology: From Ancient Greek κρηπίς (krēpís). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|grc|κρηπίς}} Ancient Greek κρηπίς (krēpís) Head templates: {{en-noun}} crepidoma (plural crepidomas)
  1. In classical Greek architecture, the platform of (usually three) levels upon which the superstructure of the building is erected, typically forming a series of steps. Wikipedia link: crepidoma
    Sense id: en-crepidoma-en-noun-hVYSadRI Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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