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curtains


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Term Type

Art & Architecture Thesaurus

Preferred Term

curtains

Details

Cloth hangings for windows, doorways, or other openings that are generally finished with hems, casings, pleats, or ruffles and hung by the top edge; used for privacy, control of light and drafts, or decoration.

Variations

Drapery

curtains, outer

curtains, over

outer curtains

over-curtains

overcurtains

over curtains

curtain

rideaux

rideau

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