cornice
noun/ˈkɔrnɪs/
Frequency rank: #18,169 most common English word
Meaning
A horizontal decorative molding that crowns or finishes the top of a wall, building, or piece of furniture.
Example sentence
The builder carefully restored the decorative cornice that ran along the top of the old building.
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