Plinth (8)
I believe the answer is:
pedestal
'plinth' is the definition.
(I know that plinth can be written as pedestal)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for pedestal that I've seen before include "Place for idol, or basin" , "Column support, on which one is worshipped" , "Base (for statue, etc)" , "Support or foundation" , "Place for hero" .)