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- [kawr-nis]
- /ˈkɔr nɪs/
- /ˈkɔː.nɪs/
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- [kawr-nis]
- /ˈkɔr nɪs/
Definitions of cornice word
- countable noun cornice A cornice is a strip of plaster, wood, or stone which goes along the top of a wall or building. 3
- noun cornice the top projecting mouldings of an entablature 3
- noun cornice a continuous horizontal projecting course or moulding at the top of a wall, building, etc 3
- noun cornice an overhanging ledge of snow formed by the wind on the edge of a mountain ridge, cliff, or corrie 3
- verb cornice to furnish or decorate with or as if with a cornice 3
- noun cornice a horizontal molding projecting along the top of a wall, building, etc. 3
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Origin of cornice
First appearance:
before 1555 One of the 31% oldest English words
1555-65; < Italian: literally, crow (< Latin cornix); for the meaning, compare Greek korṓnē crow, crown
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Parts of speech for Cornice
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preposition
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cornice popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
cornice usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for cornice
noun cornice
- band — A band is a small group of musicians who play popular music such as jazz, rock, or pop.
- frame — a border or case for enclosing a picture, mirror, etc.
- crown — A crown is a circular ornament, usually made of gold and jewels, which a king or queen wears on their head at official ceremonies. You can also use crown to refer to anything circular that is worn on someone's head.
- drip — to let drops fall; shed drops: This faucet drips.
- furnish — to supply (a house, room, etc.) with necessary furniture, carpets, appliances, etc.
Top questions with cornice
- what is a cornice?
- how to make a cornice?
- how to make a cornice board?
- what is cornice?
- what does cornice mean?
- how to make cornice boards?
- how to make a window cornice?
- how to make cornice boards out of styrofoam?
- how to hang a cornice board valance?
- how to measure and cut cornice?
- how to cut plaster cornice?
- how to make window cornice from foam board?
- how to cut cornice in a mitre box?
- how to make cornice boards valances?
- how to repair cornice?
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