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cornice

noun
/ˈkɔːrnɪs/

Meaning

an ornamental molding around the wall of a room just below the ceiling

Example Sentences

The elegant cornice added a classical touch to the living room.

Synonyms

molding, ledge, overhang, eave

Antonyms

plain wall, flat surface

Collocations

decorative cornice, plaster cornice, cornice design

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