1. Plural of lambrequin; decorative drapery or valance hung above a window, doorway, or piece of furniture.
Usage: Often used in interior design and architecture contexts.
2. In heraldry, ornamental mantling or scrollwork surrounding a coat of arms.
Usage: Heraldic term; also spelled 'lambrequin' in singular form.

Examples

• The Victorian parlor featured elegant lambrequins trimmed with fringe above the tall windows.
• She selected rich velvet lambrequins to complement the heavy curtains in the dining room.
• The coat of arms displayed intricate lambrequins in gold and crimson.
• Lambrequins were a popular decorative element in 19th-century interior design.
• The heraldic shield was surrounded by ornate lambrequins and flourishes.
• Modern designers sometimes use simplified lambrequins for a cleaner aesthetic.