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Cornice

Pronunciation: k?r"n?s
n.
  1. Any horizontal, molded or otherwise decorated projection which crowns or finishes the part to which it is affixed; as, the cornice of an order, pedestal, door, window, or house.
    2. Cornice ring ,
    the ring on a cannon next behind the muzzle ring.