VOUSSOIR


Meaning of VOUSSOIR in English

(ˈ)vü|swär noun

( -s )

Etymology: French, from (assumed) Vulgar Latin volsorium, from volsus (alteration of Latin volutus, past participle of volvere to roll, turn) + Latin -orium -ory — more at voluble

: one of the tapering or wedge-shaped pieces forming an arch or vault — compare intrados , keystone , springer

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