pelmet
noun
- stiff valance with a shaped lower border
Wiktionary
Pronunciation: /ˈpɛlmɪt/
noun
Etymology: Perhaps a modification of French palmette.
- A decorative item that is placed above a window to hide the curtain mechanisms, visually similar to a cornice or valance.
“Sun blinds (recessed in a pelmet) were provided for all windows, except in the corridors.”
“The pelmets and mirrors, the spotlights and blinds, seemed rich in criticism.”