pelmet

noun /ˈpɛlmɪt/

1. 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.

Where it comes from

Perhaps a modification of French palmette.

Adapted from the Wiktionary entry pelmet (CC BY-SA 4.0).

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