Architrave

Pronunciation

• enPR: ärʹkÄ­-trāv′

Origin

First attested 1563, Borrowing from it architrave, from archi- ("main") + trave ("beam").

Full definition of architrave

Noun

1. (architecture) The lowest part of an entablature; rests on the capitals of the columns.
2. (architecture) The mouldings (or other elements) framing a door, window or other rectangular opening.