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‖ monopodium|mɒnəʊˈpəʊdɪəm|
[mod.L., f. Gr. µόνο-ς mono- + ποδ-, πούς foot.]
1. Bot. A single axis which extends at the apex producing in succession lateral structures beneath it.
1875Bennett & Dyer tr. Sachs' Bot. 156. 1876 Balfour in Encycl. Brit. IV. 93/2.
2. (See quot. 1970.) Also, the support for an early 19th-century table, sideboard, etc., comprising an animal's head with a single foot. (Cf. monopode n. 1.)
1807T. Hope Househ. Furnit. 36 Little round monopodium or stand, of which the top..is capable of being raised or lowered at pleasure. 1948M. Jourdain Regency Furnit. 1795–1820 (ed. 2) 105 Console table supported by carved gilt lion monopodia. 1959G. Savage Antique Collector's Handbk. 195 The monopodium, or single leg surmounted by a human or animal head and torso, is peculiarly Regency. 1970― Dict. Antiques 275/2 Monopodium..is applied to certain small tables of the Regency and Empire period which have a three-sided support usually terminating in brass claws at the bottom corners. 1971Country Life 22 July 225/3 From about 1815 the marble top of a console table might be supported at each front corner by an eagle monopodium with boldly outcurving breast and widespread wings. |