cornice
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English [edit]
Etymology [edit]
Perhaps from Latin cornix, 'crow', influenced by Ancient Greek κορωνίς (koronis, “crown”).
Noun [edit]
cornice (plural cornices)
- (architecture) A horizontal architectural element of a building, projecting forward from the main walls, originally used as a means of directing rainwater away from the building's walls. See also: eaves, fascia.
- A decorative element applied at the topmost part of the wall of a room, as with a crown moulding.
- A decorative element at the topmost portion of certain pieces of furniture, as with a highboy.
Translations [edit]
the topmost architectural element of a building used as a means of directing rainwater away from the building's walls
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Italian [edit]
Noun [edit]
cornice f (plural cornici)
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Latin [edit]
Noun [edit]
cornīce
- ablative singular of cornix
