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- [voo-swahr]
- /vuˈswɑr/
- /vˈaʊswɑː/
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- [voo-swahr]
- /vuˈswɑr/
Definitions of voussoir word
- noun voussoir any of the pieces, in the shape of a truncated wedge, that form an arch or vault. 1
- noun voussoir a wedge-shaped stone or brick that is used with others to construct an arch or vault 0
- noun voussoir any of the wedge-shaped stones of which an arch or vault is built 0
- noun voussoir (architecture) One of a series of wedge-shaped bricks forming an arch or vault. 0
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Origin of voussoir
First appearance:
before 1325 One of the 16% oldest English words
1325-75; < French; replacing Middle English vousor(i)e < Anglo-French; Old French volsoir < Vulgar Latin *volsōrium, equivalent to *volt(us) (for Latin volūtus), past participle of volvere to turn + -tōrium -tory2 with tt > s
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Parts of speech for Voussoir
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
voussoir popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 68% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
voussoir usage trend in Literature
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