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Added 5 October 2026

scotia

/ˈskoʊʃə/ noun

In Latin: scotia Wiktionary

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A concave molding with a lower edge projecting beyond the top.

Origin

From Latin scotia, from Ancient Greek σκοτία (skotía, “dark, shadowy”).

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