voussoir Meaning & Definition
/vuˈswɑːr/
What Does Voussoir Mean?
Voussoir is a noun that means One of a series of wedge-shaped bricks or stones forming an arch or vault.
Quick Facts About Voussoir
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /vuˈswɑːr/ |
| Plural | voussoirs |
Voussoir Definition (Noun)
- One of a series of wedge-shaped bricks or stones forming an arch or vault.
Synonyms of Voussoir
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Voussoir synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
voussoir (plural voussoirs)
Origin of Voussoir
Unadapted borrowing from French voussoir, from Old French vosoir, from Vulgar Latin *volsorium, from *volsus, from Latin volvō (“to roll”).