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Architrave

John Henry Parker

(Fr. and Lat,= chief-beam), the lowest division of the entablature, in Classical architecture, resting immediately on the abacus of the capital: also the ornamental moulding running round the exterior curve of an arch; and hance applied the mouldings round the openings of doors and windows, &c. (For illustration, see Column and order.)
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