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Definition of scotia in English:

scotia

noun

  • (chiefly in classical architecture) a concave molding, especially at the base of a column.

Pronunciation

scotia

/ˈskōSHə/ /ˈskoʊʃə/

Origin

Mid 16th century via Latin from Greek skotia, from skotos ‘darkness’, with reference to the shadow produced.