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noun
A decorative item that is placed above a window to hide the curtain mechanisms, visually similar to a cornice or valance.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
a decorative framework to conceal curtain fixtures at the top of a window casing
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: cornice, valance, valance board
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: framework
History
Perhaps a modification of French palmette.
Across languages
2 source translations are retained for this English entry.
