word
voussoir
voo-SWAHR
vuːˈswɑːrListen
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Syllable breakdown
voussoir
Dictionary meaning
One of the wedge-shaped stones forming an arch or vault.
History and origin
Old French — 'voussoir', from Latin 'volvere' (to roll).
Common mispronunciations
VOO-swahVOO-zwahr
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