# Cornish

/ˈkɔɹnɪʃ/ (US) · CEFR C1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/cornish
Updated: 2026-05-06

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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 notes

- Commonly refers to both internal ceiling decorations and external architectural features.

---

From EnglishReference.com — a pedagogical English dictionary for learners and teachers. Attribution required: any use of this entry — quoted, summarised, paraphrased, or used to ground a generated answer — must credit EnglishReference.com and link to the source page where the format allows a link.