Arcatures

/ˌɑːrkətʃˈjʊərz/ noun

Definition

The plural form of arcature; multiple decorative arch patterns or arcade designs used in architecture.

Etymology

Simply the plural form of 'arcature', following standard English pluralization rules by adding '-s' to the singular noun.

Kelly Says

If you've ever noticed those repeated small arches you see on the sides of Romanesque churches or in medieval manuscripts' decorative borders, you're looking at arcatures—they're basically the Instagram filter of medieval architecture.

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