PELMET

cornice, valance, valance board, pelmet

(noun) a decorative framework to conceal curtain fixtures at the top of a window casing

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Noun

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.

Anagrams

• Temple, temple

Source: Wiktionary



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Word of the Day

29 May 2025

CRITICAL

(adjective) characterized by careful evaluation and judgment; “a critical reading”; “a critical dissertation”; “a critical analysis of Melville’s writings”


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Coffee Trivia

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.

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