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archivolt

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

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

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: architecture

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History

Etymology

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

Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Catalan: arquivolta — an ornamental molding or band following the underside of an arch
  • Finnish: arkkivoltti — an ornamental molding or band following the underside of an arch
  • Ido: arkivolto — an ornamental molding or band following the underside of an arch
  • Polish: archiwolta — an ornamental molding or band following the underside of an arch
  • Portuguese: arquivolta — an ornamental molding or band following the underside of an arch