EXTRADOS


Meaning of EXTRADOS in English

[ ɪk'streɪdɒs , ɛk- ]

■ noun Architecture the upper or outer curve of an arch. Contrasted with intrados .

Origin

C18: from Fr., from L. extra 'outside' + Fr. dos 'back'.

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