PODICEPS
Pod"i*ceps, n. Etym: [NL., fr. L. podex, podicis, anus + pes foot.]
(Zoöl.)
Defn: See Grebe.
PODIUM
Po"di*um, n.; pl. Podia. Etym: [L., fr. Gr. Pew.]
1. (Arch.)
Defn: A low wall, serving as a foundation, a substructure, or a terrace wall. It is especially employed by archæologists in two senses: (a) The dwarf wall surrounding the arena of an amphitheater, from the top of which the seats began. (b) The masonry under the stylobate of a temple, sometimes a mere foundation, sometimes containing chambers. See Illust. of Column.
2. (Zoöl.)
Defn: The foot.
PODLEY
Pod"ley, n. (Zoöl.)
Defn: A young coalfish.
PODO-
Pod"o-. Etym: [See Foot.]