Cornice
Pronunciation: /ˈkɔɹnɪk/
Cornice (noun)
- a decorative strip at the top of a wall where it meets the ceiling.
- a horizontal decorative molding along the top edge of a building.
- an overhanging mass of snow on a mountain ridge.
Examples
- The cornice added elegance to the room.
- They painted the cornice to match the walls.
Common collocations: install a cornice, ornate cornice, cornice molding, repair a cornice, cornice detail