trumeaux

/truˈmɒʊ/; French [tʁymo]

Definitions

1. noun

A type of wall decoration, typically a shelf or a recess in a wall, often used in old houses or castles.

“The medieval trumeaux in the castle’s great hall displayed ornate ceramics and vases.”

Synonyms

  • ledge
  • recess
  • shelf

Antonyms

  • ledgeless
  • plain