the lowest part of an entablature; rests immediately on the capitals of the columns
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Architrave \Ar"chi*trave\, n. [F. architrave, fr. It. architrave; pref. archi- + trave beam, L. trabs.] (Arch.) (a) The lower division of an entablature, or that part which rests immediately on the column, esp. in classical architecture. See {Column}. (b) The group of moldings, or other architectural member, above and on both sides of a door or other opening, especially if square in form.
Epistyle \Ep"i*style\, n. [L. epistylium, Gr. ?; 'epi` upon + ? column: cf. F. ['e]pistyle.] (Anc. Arch.) A massive piece of stone or wood laid immediately on the abacus of the capital of a column or pillar; -- now called {architrave}.