Meaning of the word dado in English

What does dado mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

dado

US /ˈdeɪ.doʊ/
UK /ˈdeɪ.dəʊ/

Noun

the part of a pedestal between the base and the cornice

Example:
The architect designed a beautiful marble dado for the column.
The room featured a wooden dado rail around its perimeter.