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ar·chi·trave | \ ˈär-kə-ˌtrāv 
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\Definition of architrave
1 : the lowest division of an entablature resting in classical architecture immediately on the capital of the column — see column illustration
2 : the molding around a rectangular opening (such as a door)
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The first known use of architrave was in 1563
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