VOUSSOIR


Meaning of VOUSSOIR in English

[ 'vu:swα: ]

■ noun Architecture a wedge-shaped or tapered stone used to construct an arch.

Origin

C18: via Fr. from pop. L. volsorium , based on L. volvere 'to roll'.

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