lambrequin

Definition of Lambrequin in English :

1. lambrequin

a scarf that covers a knight's helmet

2. lambrequin

short and decorative hanging for a shelf edge or top of a window casing

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Lambrequin

noun

1.

an ornamental hanging covering the edge of a shelf or the upper part of a window or door

2.

a.

a border pattern giving a draped effect, used on ceramics, etc

b.

(as modifier)

a lambrequin pattern

3. (often plural)

a scarf worn over a helmet

4. heraldry another name for mantling

noun

1.

a fabric covering for a knight's helmet

2. US

a drapery hanging from a shelf or covering the upper part of a window or doorway

n.

1. A short ornamental drapery for the top of a window or door or the edge of a shelf.

2. A heavy protective cloth worn over a helmet in medieval times.