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voussoir

Noun

vous=soir

WORDNET DICTIONARY

voussoir(n = noun.artifact) - wedge-shaped stone building block used in constructing an arch or vault;

is a kind of building block

voussoir, n. [F., akin to voûte an arch, a vault.].

One of the wedgelike stones of which an arch is composed. [1913 Webster]

voussoir, n. each of the wedge-shaped or tapered stones forming an arch.

Etymology

OF vossoir etc. f. pop.L volsorium ult. f. L volvere roll

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