English word podium comes from Proto-Indo-European *póds, Middle English fote
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| *póds | Proto-Indo-European (ine-pro) | |
| fote | Middle English (enm) | |
| futtock | English (eng) | (nautical) Any of the curved timbers that form the ribs of a ship. |
| ποδός | Ancient Greek (grc) | |
| πόδιον | Ancient Greek (grc) | |
| podium | Latin (lat) | Balcony, especially in an amphitheater. |
| podium | English (eng) | (sometimes proscribed) A stand used to hold notes when speaking publicly.. (sports) A result amongst the best three at a competition.. (sports, and, other competitions) A steepled platform upon which the three competitors with the best results may stand when being handed their medals or prize.. A low wall, serving as a foundation, a substructure, or a terrace wall.. A platform on which to [...] |