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archivolt

Syllabification: (ar·chi·volt)
Pronunciation: /ˈärkəˌvōlt/

Definition of archivolt

noun

  • a band of molding, resembling an architrave, around the lower curve of an arch.
  • the lower curve itself from impost to impost of the columns.

Origin:

mid 17th century: from French archivolte or Italian archivolto, based on Latin arcus 'bow, arch' + volvere 'to roll'

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