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cornice

cor.nice \'ko.r-n*s\ n [MF, fr. It] 1a: the molded and projecting 
   horizontal member that crowns an architectura l composition 1b: a top 
   course that crowns a wall  2: a decorative band of metal or wood used to 
   conceal curtain fixtures  - cornice vt