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 grisaille paintings portray archivolt figures as well as saints in scenes which parallel the main motifs.
Construction technique, the way the ashlars are worked and the profiles of an archivolt are the only means of dating the discovered walls, and thus the entire building.
One can admire the beautiful gate with its round arch surmounted by an archivolt with three voussures.
The archivolt is seven-fold and is an excellent piece of rich carving.
We come now to the most interesting portion of the whole east end, the archivolt at the end of the northern aisle.

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