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triumphal arch
–noun
| 1. | a monumental archway, often erected in permanent materials as a commemorative structure, straddling the line of march of a victorious army during a triumphal procession. |
| 2. | an architectural motif resembling in its composition an ancient Roman triumphal arch, having one high central archway flanked by side elements composed of lower arches, compartments, bas-reliefs, etc., the whole usually adorned by a huge order. |
[Origin: 1540–50
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] | Dictionary.com Unabridged (v 1.1) Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2006. |
Triumphal arch
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| triumphal arch | |
noun | |
| a monumental archway; usually they are built to commemorate some notable victory |
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