pelmet

noun

pel·​met ˈpel-mət How to pronounce pelmet (audio)
: a short valance or small cornice for concealing curtain fixtures

Examples of pelmet in a Sentence

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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, 6 Oct. 2019

Word History

Etymology

probably modification of French palmette palmette

First Known Use

1812, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pelmet was in 1812

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“Pelmet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pelmet. Accessed 13 Dec. 2024.

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