Definitions

1. noun

A marginal note or comment, especially one that is a scholarly explanation or gloss of a particular passage or word in a text.

“The ancient manuscript contained numerous scholia that provided valuable insights into the language and culture of the time.”

2. noun

A comment or note, usually written in a scholarly or technical style.

“The academic journal published a series of scholia that offered additional information on the research methods used in the study.”