Meaning
An arched masonry structure supporting and forming a ceiling, whether freestanding or forming part of a larger building.
Etymology
Origin: Old English
From Middle English vaute, vowte, from Old French volte (modern voûte), from Vulgar Latin *volta < *volvita or *volŭta, a regularization of Latin volūta (compare modern volute (“spire”)), the past participle of volvere (“roll, turn”). Cognate with Spanish vuelta (“turn”) and Portuguese volta ("turn"). Doublet of volute. Displaced native Old English hwealf.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles: