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ar·chi·volt \ˈärkəˌvōlt, ˈȧk-\ noun (-s) Etymology: Italian archivolto, from Medieval Latin archivoltum, probably modification (influenced by Medieval Latin archi- bow, from Latin arqui-, arci-, from arcus) of Old French arvolt, arcvolt arch, arcade, from arc arch (from Latin arcus) + volt curved, from (assumed) Vulgar Latin volvitus, past participle of Latin volvere to roll — more at arrow, voluble 1. : the architectural member or members forming the inner surface of an arch 2. a. : the usually ornamental band or molding surrounding an arch and corresponding to the architrave of a rectangular opening b. : the molding or other ornaments on the wall face of the voussoirs |