lambrequin

• Nom avec deux sens principaux : une écharpe ou bande de tissu couvrant un heaume ou un casque de chevalier, ou une draperie décorative courte servant à orner le bord d'une étagère ou le haut d'une fenêtre.

A noun with two definitions: a scarf that covers a knight's helmet, or a short decorative hanging used for a shelf edge or the top of a window casing.

1. Knight's helmet scarfC2formal

   A decorative scarf or cloth covering that hangs from a knight's helmet, often used as part of heraldic display or to provide sun protection.

   lambrequin de casque

   • The knight's lambrequin fluttered in the wind as he rode into battle.
   • Medieval artists often depicted lambrequins in rich colors and patterns.
   • In heraldic illustrations, the lambrequin is shown attached to the helm.

2. Decorative window or shelf valanceC2formal

   A short, ornamental fabric hanging used to cover the top edge of a window or shelf, often for decorative purposes.

   Lambrequin (rideau décoratif)

   • The antique shop featured a velvet lambrequin above the display shelf.
   • She sewed a delicate lace lambrequin for the kitchen window.
   • Interior designers sometimes use lambrequins to add a touch of elegance.

   Synonymespelmetvalance