— architraval , adj. — architraved , adj.
/ahr"ki trayv'/ , n. Archit.
1. the lowermost member of a classical entablature, resting originally upon columns. See diag. under column .
2. a molded or decorated band framing a panel or an opening, esp. a rectangular one, as of a door or window.
[ 1555-65; MF 1 ]