كيف تنطق "scotia"

word

ˈskoʊʃə

SKOH-shuh

skˈəʊʃɐ

sk-OH-shuh

التعريف

A scotia is a concave molding, typically found at the base of a column in classical architecture. It is a curved groove between two flat surfaces.

الإنجليزية الأمريكية

ˈskoʊʃə

الإنجليزية البريطانية

skˈəʊʃɐ

أمريكي

SKOH-shuh

بريطاني

sk-OH-shuh

The base of the column has a scotia that adds beauty to the structure.

Architects often use a scotia in classical designs.

A scotia is shaped like a small curve between flat parts.

If you look carefully, you’ll spot a tiny scotia at the bottom of these columns.