pelmet

pel·met

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Definitions of pelmet word

noun pelmet a decorative cornice or valance at the head of a window or doorway, used to cover the fastenings from which curtains are hung. 1
noun pelmet covering for a curtain rail 1
countable noun pelmet A pelmet is a long, narrow piece of wood or fabric which is fitted at the top of a window for decoration and to hide the curtain rail. 0
noun pelmet an ornamental drapery or board fixed above a window to conceal the curtain rail 0
noun pelmet a decorative cornice or valance for concealing the fixtures of curtains or drapes 0

before 1900

One of the 17% newest English words

1900-05; perhaps alteration of palmette (or < French palmette), employed as an ornament on wood or plaster window cornices

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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