# archivolt

> English word · Noun

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

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

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/archivolt