Lambrequin definition

lămbər-kĭn, -brə-kĭn
A short ornamental drapery for the top of a window or door or the edge of a shelf.
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A heavy protective cloth worn over a helmet in medieval times.
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A fabric covering for a knight's helmet.
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A drapery hanging from a shelf or covering the upper part of a window or doorway.
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A short decorative drapery for a shelf edge or for the top of a window casing; a valance.
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An ornamental hanging over upper part of window or along the edge of a shelf.
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A border pattern with draped effect used in ceramics.
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A covering for a helmet.
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In heraldry, drapery attached to a helmet.
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Origin of lambrequin

  • French probably from Dutch lamperkijn diminutive of Middle Dutch lamper veil

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition