单词 | archivolt |
释义 | archivolt/ˈɑːkɪvəʊlt /noun 1A band of mouldings round the lower curve of an arch.In the Romanesque and Gothic styles, the archivolt frames the tympanum, a richly sculpted panel....
1.1The lower curve of an arch from impost to impost of the columns.The archivolt is comprised of two arches....
OriginMid 17th century: from French archivolte or Italian archivolto, based on Latin arcus 'bow, arch' + volvere 'to roll'. |
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