archivolt
Americannoun
noun
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a moulding around an arch, sometimes decorated
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the under surface of an arch
Etymology
Origin of archivolt
1725–35; < French archivolte < Italian archivolto < Medieval Latin *archivoltum, Latinization of Old French arvol < Late Latin arcus volūtus vaulted arch; see arch 1, vault 1
Example Sentences
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His semi-circular arch is formed by a grain surrounded by an archivolt with a chamfered band.
From Romanesque Art in Southern Manche: Album by Marie Lebert
The archivolt rests on the right on a stone carved with a human head, while disappearing on the left into the masonry of the nave.
From Romanesque Art in Southern Manche: Album by Marie Lebert
The archivolt topping the semi-circular arch rests on a granite stone carved with a human head.
From Romanesque Art in Southern Manche: Album by Marie Lebert
The moldings of the arch and archivolt are the result of meticulous work, as well as the sculptures of the capital baskets, with oak leaves, acanthus leaves and scrolls.
From Romanesque Art in Southern Manche: Album by Marie Lebert
The semi-circular arch is formed of an grain surrounded by an archivolt made of a chamfered band.
From Romanesque Art in Southern Manche: Album by Marie Lebert
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