solidum

noun

sol·​i·​dum

ˈsälədəm

plural -s

1

: the dado of a pedestal

2

: an entire sum : whole

—used in various phrases (such as in solidum, singuli in solidum)

Word History

Etymology

Latin, neuter of solidus solid

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