lambrequin
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- noun
- /ˈlæmbrəkwɪn/
- Archaic
- She chose a bright floral lambrequin to enhance the charm of the room's decor while hiding the curtain rods.
Examples
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The living room curtains were topped with a richly embroidered lambrequin.
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The lambrequin added a touch of elegance to the room.
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Our designer suggested adding a velvet lambrequin above the window for a touch of elegance.
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The antique bookshelf was adorned with a lace lambrequin that matched the room’s decor.
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She chose a beautiful lambrequin for the living room window.
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The ornate lambrequin added a touch of elegance to the window, beautifully concealing the curtain fixtures.
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The lambrequin hung gracefully above the shelf, providing both a decorative flair and hiding the unsightly brackets.
Synonyms
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A decorative piece of fabric on a wall or over a window, like a tapestry
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A decorative piece like a tapestry placed on a wall
Surface Forms
Etymology
Lambrequin comes from the same French idea of a hanging cloth, and a helpful way to remember it is to think of a small 'curtain' or 'valance' placed above a window. So a lambrequin today is a short decorative drapery used to hide fittings or add beauty.