cornice, valance, valance board, pelmet
(noun) a decorative framework to conceal curtain fixtures at the top of a window casing
Source: WordNet® 3.1
pelmet (plural pelmets)
An interior decorative item that is placed above a window to hide the curtain mechanisms, visually similar to a cornice or valance.
• Temple, temple
Source: Wiktionary
29 May 2025
(adjective) characterized by careful evaluation and judgment; “a critical reading”; “a critical dissertation”; “a critical analysis of Melville’s writings”
Decaffeinated coffee is not caffeine-free. Studies from the National Institute of Health (US) have shown that virtually all decaf coffee types contain caffeine. A 236-ml (8-oz) cup of decaf coffee contains up to 7 mg of caffeine, whereas a regular cup provided 70-140 mg.
