ARCHIVOLT


Meaning of ARCHIVOLT in English

[ 'α:kɪvəʊlt ]

■ noun a band of mouldings round the lower curve of an arch.

↘the lower curve itself.

Origin

C17: from Fr. ~e or Ital. ~o , based on L. arcus 'bow, arch' + volvere 'to roll'.

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