overmantel
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vərˌmæn adjective
1.
situated above a mantelpiece.
noun
2.
an ornament or panel situated above a mantelpiece.
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overmantel (ˈəʊvəˌmæntəl) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| an ornamental shelf over a mantelpiece, often with a mirror | |
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Overmantel
is always a great word to know.
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Example sentences
The overmantel is a later addition, but the rich cornice is similar to the exterior one.
In the southern pavilion there is an arched marble fireplace which retains its large gold-framed overmantel mirror.
The oak mantel has a beveled mirror in the overmantel.
Ghosts of crossettes that are similar to those which survive upstairs are visible on the overmantel.
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