Word
cornish
Phoneticscor·nish, stress on the first syllable
/ˈkɔɹnɪʃ/
Countable noun Architecture
Definition
n. a decorative border made of stone or wood that sits at the top of a wall or building. It often sticks out a little bit to help keep rain away from the walls.
n. a horizontal decorative moulding that crowns a building or furniture element. In architecture, it forms the uppermost part of an entablature and serves to throw rainwater away from the building's walls.
Usage
Commonly refers to both internal ceiling decorations and external architectural features.
Etymology
From Corn(wall) + -ish, from Cornish Kernewek, Kernowek.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
Domain
Architecture
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
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- Frequent
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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