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Definition of: archivolt
(är′kə·vōlt) noun Archit.
1. An ornamental molding following the outer curve of an arch.
2. An arch considered as supporting superincumbent weight. Also ar′chi·vault (-vôlt). [<Ital. archivolto an arched vault]
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