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pelmet

pel·met [ pélmət ] (plural pel·mets)


noun 
Definition:
 
decorative strip above window: a narrow piece of fabric or board attached above a window for decoration and to hide the curtain rod

[Early 20th century. Probably alteration of French palmette "stylized palm leaf" (see palmette)]
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