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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

pelmet

/ˈpɛlmɪt/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.13 in modern English

Syllables
pel-met
IPA
/ˈpɛlmɪt/
10
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
2
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A decorative item that is placed above a window to hide the curtain mechanisms, visually similar to a cornice or valance.

Example Sentences

Etymology

Perhaps a modification of French palmette.

Origin

Word Breakdown

Inflected Forms

pelmets (plural)

Phrases

pelmet skirt

Synonyms

cornice valance valance board

Rhymes With

helmet

Questions

How do you pronounce pelmet?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈpɛlmɪt/.
What does pelmet mean?
A decorative item that is placed above a window to hide the curtain mechanisms, visually similar to a cornice or valance.
Where does pelmet come from?
It is traced to French.

How to pronounce pelmet

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