English Explanatory Dictionary

archivolt

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An ornamental molding or band following the curve on the underside of an arch.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Neøn-archivolt.wav

Word forms

archivolt archivolts

Etymology

From French archivolte, from Italian archivolto, from Latin arcus (“arch”), volta (“vault”).

Derived words

archivolted
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