What does "chambranle" mean?

In architecture, the case or frame used on three sides around a chamber door, large window, or fireplace mantel, and the border decorations.

What is a synonym for "chambranle"?

Common synonyms include: antepagmenta, antepagmenta, door case, door case, mantel, mantel.

Pronounced //ˈʃɒmbɹɒnlə//.

//ˈʃɒmbɹɒnlə// noun

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Noun

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In architecture, the case or frame used on three sides around a chamber door, large window, or fireplace mantel, and the border decorations.

Borrowed from French chambranle.

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