cour d'honneur

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What does cour d'honneur mean?

A three-sided ceremonial courtyard, created by flanking the main central block, or corps de logis, with symmetrical advancing secondary wings containing minor rooms.

Where does cour d'honneur come from?

From French cour d'honneur.

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