pelmet means A decorative item that is placed above a window to hide the curtain mechanisms, visually similar to a cornice or valance. Lexicurio rates it Rare gem — a strength score of 83 out of 100.
pelmet is pronounced /ˈpɛlmɪt/.
noun
- 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.”