Plinthoid
/ˈplɪnθɔɪd/noun
Resembling a plinth, especially in having a block-like or pedestal form.
Did you know?The root behind plinth ultimately comes from Ancient Greek plínthos, meaning “brick” or “tile,” though its deeper origin is uncertain and may involve borrowing from a non-Greek language.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
plínthos (πλίνθος)
“Brick, tile, or rectangular block”
Classical Latin
Latin
plinthus
“A square or rectangular architectural base”
16th Century
English
plinth
“A block or slab supporting a column, statue, or structure”
19th Century
English
-oid
“Resembling or having the form of”
19th–20th Century
English
plinthoid
“Resembling a plinth or having a plinth-like form”