ARCHIVOLT

Etymology

Noun

archivolt (plural archivolts)

(architecture) An ornamental molding or band following the curve on the underside of an arch.

Source: Wiktionary

Ar"chi*volt, n. Etym: [F. archivolte, fr. It. archivolto; pref. archi- + volto vault, arch. See Vault.] (Arch.) (a) The architectural member surrounding the curved opening of an arch, corresponding to the architrave in the case of a square opening. (b) More commonly, the molding or other ornaments with which the wall face of the voussoirs of an arch is charged.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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