scabellum

/ˌskæbəˈlʌm/

Definitions

1. noun

A small stool or footstool, especially one with a flat top and three legs, used by the Romans for resting the feet while sitting.

“The archaeologist found an ancient scabellum in the ruins of the Roman villa.”

Synonyms

  • footstool
  • stool

Antonyms

  • throne