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votive
Votyak
vou.
vouch
vouch for
vouchee
voucher
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voussoir
Vouvray
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voussoir
voussoir [ voo swr ] (plural voussoirs)


noun 
Definition:
 
wedge-shaped stone: a wedge-shaped brick or stone used to form the curved parts of an arch or vault
[14th century. < French< Latin volvere 'to roll']
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