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/ˈkôrnis/,
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cornices, plural;
  1. An ornamental molding around the wall of a room just below the ceiling

  2. A horizontal molded projection crowning a building or structure, esp. the uppermost member of the entablature of an order, surmounting the frieze

  3. An overhanging mass of hardened snow at the edge of a mountain precipice

  1. (cornice) a decorative framework to conceal curtain fixtures at the top of a window casing
  2. (cornice) furnish with a cornice
  3. (cornice) a molding at the corner between the ceiling and the top of a wall
  4. (cornice) the topmost projecting part of an entablature
  5. A cornice is horizontal molded projection that completes a building or wall; or the upper slanting part of an entablature located above the frieze. The term cornice comes from Italian cornice, meaning “ledge.”
  6. (Cornice (climbing)) In climbing, a cornice is an overhanging edge of snow on a ridge or the crest of a mountain. They form by wind blowing snow over the crest of the mountain, so they often form on the leeward sides of mountains. ...
  7. Cornix is a character in Ovid's Metamorphoses.
  8. (cornice) The topmost 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; A decorative element applied at the topmost part of the wall of a room, as with a crown moulding; A decorative ...
  9. (Cornice) Overhang of a pitched roof , usually consisting of a fascia board, a soffit and appropriate trim moldings.
  10. A cornice is a three-sided box, usually made of wood, which caps the top of a window. It is upholstered with a fabric that matches the curtains or blinds beneath it and is often padded to soften the edges and prevent the upholstery from sagging or wrinkling. ...
  11. The cornice is the uppermost section of moldings along the top of a wall or just below a roof. Often, a decorative molded projection at the top of a wall, window or construction. ...
  12. (Cornice) the decorative horizontal molding or projected roof overhang.
  13. (Cornice) Ornamental moulded projection around the top of a building or around the wall of a room just below the ceiling.
  14. (Cornice) The overhang of the roof at the eaves line that forms a connection between the roof and the sidewalls.
  15. (Cornice) The trim where the exterior wall of a building meets the roof
  16. (Cornice) Molding set that crowns or runs horizontally along the top of a cabinet or other furniture.
  17. (Cornice) An overhang of snow caused by constant wind; fun to launch from, but also dangerous as they can snap off at any time.
  18. (cornice) Overhanging edge of a sloping roof.
  19. (CORNICE) A horizontal projecting course on the exterior of a building, usually at the base of the parapet.
  20. (Cornice) A top treatment usually constructed of wood. Covered with fabric it becomes an upholstered cornice.
  21. (Cornice) An overhanging mass of wind-sculpted snow projecting beyond the crest of a ridge; generally an extremely dangerous feature of terrain.
  22. (Cornice) A horizontal molding that projects from the top of a structure or wall.
  23. (Cornice) The portion of the roof projecting out from the side walls of the house.
  24. (cornice) A decorative molding or frame used to hide curtain rods
  25. (Cornice) Any projecting ornamental molding along the top of a building.