Noun: valance va-lun(t)s
- A decorative framework to conceal curtain fixtures at the top of a window casing
"They installed a wooden valance board to hide the curtain rod and add a finishing touch to the window";
- valance board, pelmet
- A sheet with a border that hangs down to cover the top and sides of the base of a bed
"She added a floral valance to complete the bedroom's decor"
Derived forms: valances
Encyclopedia: Valance, Peter