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scotia

1

[ skoh-shuh ]

noun

Architecture.
  1. a deep concave molding between two fillets, as in the Attic base.


Scotia

2

[ skoh-shuh ]

noun

Literary.

scotia

/ ˈəʊʃə /

noun

  1. a deep concave moulding, esp one used on the base of an Ionic column between the two torus mouldings
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of scotia1

1555–65; < Latin < Greek dzí darkness (from its shadow)

Origin of scotia2

< Latin: Scotland. See Scot, -ia
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of scotia1

C16: via Latin from Greek skotia, from skotos darkness (from the shadow in the cavity)
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Another Conservative premier, Tim Houston of Nova Scotia - who also did not campaign for Poilievre - said the federal party needs to do some "soul-searching" after its loss.

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The WSP has identified a site in Port Hilford Bay, Nova Scotia that they plan to cordon off using 1,600m of nets.

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Lori says they would be similarly cared for in Nova Scotia but have much more space to live in than a pool.

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This kit from H&H delivers the chewy New York-style bagels, thick schmears of cream cheese and perfectly salty slices of Nova Scotia salmon.

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Kaur, who lives in Nova Scotia, said Trump’s threats to turn the nation’s northern neighbor into the “51st state” have made people angry.

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