pelmet

noun

pel·met | \ ˈpel-mət

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Definition of pelmet

: a short valance or small cornice for concealing curtain fixtures

Examples of pelmet in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web There are pelmets with forms mimicking window casings of 16th-century terem palaces, and a wing chair upholstered with a patchwork quilt acquired on a weekend trip to one of Russia’s oldest towns, Suzdal. — Ian Phillips, ELLE Decor, "This Russian Bathhouse is Overflowing with Eye-Popping Fabrics," 6 Oct. 2019

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“Pelmet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pelmet. Accessed 21 Apr. 2021.

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