ARCHIVOLT
\ˈɑːka͡ɪvˌə͡ʊlt], \ˈɑːkaɪvˌəʊlt], \ˈɑː_k_aɪ_v_ˌəʊ_l_t]\
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The architectural member surrounding the curved opening of an arch, corresponding to the architrave in the case of a square opening.
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More commonly, the molding or other ornaments with which the wall face of the voussoirs of an arch is charged.
By Oddity Software
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The architectural member surrounding the curved opening of an arch, corresponding to the architrave in the case of a square opening.
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More commonly, the molding or other ornaments with which the wall face of the voussoirs of an arch is charged.
By Noah Webster.
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är'ki-volt, n. the band or moulding which runs round the lower part of the archstones of an arch. [Fr. archivolte, It. archivolto--L. arcus, an arch, volta, a vault.]
By Thomas Davidson
By Sir Augustus Henry