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1. (n.) cornice
any prominent projecting molded feature surmounting a wall, doorway, or other construction.
2. cornice
the uppermost member of a classical entablature, above the frieze.
3. cornice
any of various other ornamental horizontal moldings or bands, as for concealing curtain hooks or rods.
4. (v.t.) cornice
to furnish or finish with a cornice.
Etymology: (1555–65; < It: lit., crow (< L cornix); for the meaning, cf. Gk korṒnē crow, crown)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) cornice, valance, valance board, pelmet
a decorative framework to conceal curtain fixtures at the top of a window casing
2. (noun) cornice
a molding at the corner between the ceiling and the top of a wall
3. (verb) cornice
the topmost projecting part of an entablature
4. (verb) cornice
furnish with a cornice
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) cornice
any horizontal, molded or otherwise decorated projection which crowns or finishes the part to which it is affixed; as, the cornice of an order, pedestal, door, window, or house
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