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Meaning of 'archivolt' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Archivolt [ n.]
- The architectural member surrounding the curved opening of an arch, corresponding to the architrave in the case of a square opening.
- More commonly, the molding or other ornaments with which the wall face of the voussoirs of an arch is charged.

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arc arcade arcaded arcadia arcadian arcadic arcana arcane arcanum arcboutant

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