고전주의 건축에서 기둥의 주추 등에 사용되는 깊게 파인 오목한 몰딩.
A deep concave molding, especially one used at the base of a column in classical architecture, designed to create a strong shadow.
예문:
"The mason carefully carved the scotia to ensure the shadow line was perfectly horizontal."
"In classical orders, the scotia serves to visually separate the larger convex elements of the base."