lambrequin

/læmˈkrɛn/

Definitions

1. noun

an ornamental molding or bracket of wood or other material, especially one projecting from the cornice of a ceiling or the top of a door or window frame, often decorated with carved or pierced work.

“The house featured intricate lambrequins carved from oak wood above the doors and windows.”

Synonyms

  • bracket
  • cornice
  • molding

Antonyms

  • plain
  • plainness