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What is an archivolt?

What is an archivolt? Here are some definitions.

Noun
  1. (architecture) An ornamental molding or band following the curve on the underside of an arch.
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The main door has a double archivolt flanked by a window on each side.
In this archivolt there are only two heads to represent the zodiacal sign.
We come now to the most interesting portion of the whole east end, the archivolt at the end of the northern aisle.
The archivolt is seven-fold and is an excellent piece of rich carving.
The recessed entry is located in the tower, and has a round arch with decorative archivolt molding.
One can admire the beautiful gate with its round arch surmounted by an archivolt with three voussures.

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