CORNICE

(noun) the topmost projecting part of an entablature
The earthquake had damaged the cornice of the temple. -added by naila_inlas
(noun) a molding at the corner between the ceiling and the top of a wall
The room had a carved cornice. -added by naila_inlas
(noun) a decorative framework to conceal curtain fixtures at the top of a window casing
synonyms : pelmet , valance , valance board
The carved cornice made the room look more exquisite. -added by naila_inlas
(verb) furnish with a cornice
They could not cornice the room as it had a very high ceiling. -added by naila_inlas

Mnemonics for cornice

(Tag: ) corn(cone) + ice ..visualize a cone with a huge topping of ice-cream.
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(Tag: ) Corner+ nice= some thing nice in the corner.
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(Tag: ) Imagine a museum roof decorated with corn and other grains preserved in ice.
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(Tag: ) a Horn with COpious Amounts of COrn! Plentiful!
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