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Cornice

Cornice Meaning & Definition
Cornice Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Cornice?

[n] the topmost projecting part of an entablature
[n] a molding at the corner between the ceiling and the top of a wall
[n] a decorative framework to conceal curtain fixtures at the top of a window casing
[v] furnish with a cornice, as in architecture

Synonyms | Synonyms for Cornice: pelmet | valance | valance board

Related Terms | Find terms related to Cornice:

See Also | entablature | frame | framework | framing | furnish | molding | moulding | projection | provide | render | supply

Cornice In Webster's Dictionary

\Cor"nice\ (k?r"n?s), n. [F. corniche, It. cornice, LL. coronix, cornix, fr. L. coronis a curved line, a flourish with the pen at the end of a book or chapter, Gr. ???; akin to L. corona crown. sEE {Crown}, and cf. {Coronis}.] (Arch.) 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. --Gwilt. {Cornice ring}, the ring on a cannon next behind the muzzle ring.

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