corniche — meaning in English

English meaning

• eaves noun The edge of a roof that overhangs the walls of a building.
• ledge noun A narrow flat shelf sticking out from a wall, cliff, or other surface.

Senses

corniche is used for these senses in English:

• ledge (geology) A shelf, ridge, or reef, of rocks.
• ledge A lode; a limited mass of rock bearing valuable mineral.
• ledge (architecture) A cornice.

ledge — full definition

1. noun A narrow flat shelf sticking out from a wall, cliff, or other surface.
2. noun A ridge or shelf of rock, especially underwater or bearing minerals.

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