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We found 11 definitions of cornice from 6 different sources.

What does cornice mean?

Noun Plural: cornices
cornice - the topmost projecting part of an entablature
		projection any structure that branches out from a central support
		entablature (architecture) the structure consisting of the part of a classical temple above the columns between a capital and the roof
cornice - a decorative framework to conceal curtain fixtures at the top of a window casing
		valance, valance board, pelmet
		framework a structure supporting or containing something
cornice - a molding at the corner between the ceiling and the top of a wall
Verb cornices, cornicing, corniced
cornice - furnish with a cornice
		furnish, supply, provide, render provide or equip with furniture; "We furnished the house in the Biedermeyer style"
		architecture the profession of designing buildings and environments with consideration for their esthetic effect

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cornice (Noun)
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.
cornice (Noun)
A decorative element applied at the topmost part of the wall of a room, as with a crown moulding.
cornice (Noun)
A decorative element at the topmost portion of certain pieces of furniture, as with a highboy.

cornice (n.)
Any horizontal, molded or otherwise decorated projection which crowns or finishes the part to which it is affixed; as, the cornice of an order, pedestal, door, window, or house.

cornice
The topmost projecting architectural element of a building, originally used as an ornament or as a means of directing rainwater away from the building's walls.

cornice
kor′nis, n. (classical archit.) the uppermost member of the entablature, surmounting the frieze: plaster mouldings round the ceiling of rooms at its junction with the walls.—v.t. to furnish with a cornice.—p.adj. Cor′niced.—ns. Cor′nice-hook, -pole, -rail, a hook, pole, rail, for hanging pictures, curtains, &c.—n. Cor′nice-ring, a ring or moulding on a cannon next below the muzzle-ring. [Fr.,—It., perh. Gr. korōnis, a curved line; cf. L. corona.]