Visual meaning of 'lambrequin' - Social Visual Dictionary

noun

A short decorative drapery for a shelf edge or for the top of a window casing; a valance (North America only).

Examples:

"The antique shop owner displayed a delicate lambrequin along the top of the bookcase, adding a touch of elegance to the display. "

architecture style building item

noun

An ornamental hanging over upper part of window or along the edge of a shelf.

Examples:

"The floral fabric lambrequin above the living room window added a touch of old-fashioned charm to the room. "

architecture style building art

noun

A border pattern with draped effect used in ceramics.

Examples:

"The antique vase featured a delicate floral lambrequin around its rim, giving it a beautiful, draped appearance. "

art style material architecture

noun

A covering for a helmet.

Examples:

"The knight's helmet was decorated with a colorful lambrequin that fluttered in the wind. "

wear military item

noun

In heraldry, drapery attached to a helmet.

Examples:

"The knight's helmet in the museum display featured a colorful lambrequin, its tattered edges hinting at past battles. "

heraldry wear royal style military history art

Related Words

bookcase[ˈbʊkːeɪs]

A piece of furniture for the storage and display of books.

fashioned/ˈfæʃənd/ /ˈfæʃəndɪd/

To make, build or construct, especially in a crude or improvised way.

decorative/ˈdɛkɹətɪv/

A plant, tile, etc. intended for use as decoration.

appearance/əˈpɪəɹəns/ /əˈpɪɹəns/

The act of appearing or coming into sight; the act of becoming visible to the eye.

Visual illustration for the word "ceramics" - A hard, brittle, inorganic, nonmetallic material, usually made from a materal, such as clay, then firing it at a high tempature.

ceramics/səˈræmɪks/ /kəˈræmɪks/

A hard, brittle, inorganic, nonmetallic material, usually made from a materal, such as clay, then firing it at a high tempature.

delicate/ˈdɛlɪkət/

A delicate item of clothing, especially underwear or lingerie.

fluttered/ˈflʌtərd/ /ˈflʌtəd/

To flap or wave quickly but irregularly.

tattered/ˈtætəd/ /ˈtætɚd/

To destroy an article of clothing etc. by shredding.

ornamental/ˌɔːnəˈmɛntl/ /ˌɔɹnəˈmɛntl/

An ornamental plant.

displayed/dɪsˈpleɪd/

To show conspicuously; to exhibit; to demonstrate; to manifest.

decorated/ˈdɛkəɹeɪtɪd/

To furnish with decorations.

beautiful/ˈbjuːtɪfəl/

Someone who is beautiful. Can be used as a term of address.