1. Plural of dado; the lower part of an interior wall, typically decorated differently from the upper part or separated by a molding.
Usage: architecture; interior design
2. Plural of dado; the plinth or base of a pedestal or column.
Usage: architecture; formal

Examples

• The Victorian mansion featured ornate wooden dadoes in every room.
• The designer chose marble dadoes to add elegance to the hallway.
• The dadoes were painted a deep green to complement the wallpaper above.
• Decorative dadoes protect walls from damage caused by furniture and foot traffic.
• The architect specified oak dadoes for the library's interior walls.