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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.


triumphal arch

noun

  1. an arch built to commemorate a victory


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Word History and Origins

Origin of triumphal arch1

First recorded in 1540–50

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