cornice
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noun \ˈkȯr-nəs, -nish\Definition of CORNICE
1
a : the molded and projecting horizontal member that crowns an architectural composition — see column illustration b : a top course that crowns a wall
2
: a decorative band of metal or wood used to conceal curtain fixtures
3
: an overhanging mass of windblown snow or ice usually on a ridge
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Origin of CORNICE
Middle French, from Italian, frame, cornice, from Latin cornic-, cornix crow; akin to Greek korax raven — more at raven
First Known Use: 1563
2cornice
transitive verbcor·nicedcor·nic·ing
Definition of CORNICE
: to furnish or crown with a cornice
First Known Use of CORNICE
1744
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