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archivolt

ar·chi·volt [ rkə vlt ] (plural ar·chi·volts)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. molding around arch: a decorative molding or band on the face of an arch

2. underside of arch: the underside of an arch

[Mid-17th century. Directly or via French archivolte< Italian archivolto< Latin arcus "arch" + volta "vault"]
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