cour d'honneur

English

Etymology

From French cour d'honneur.

Noun

cour d'honneur (plural cours d'honneur)

(architecture) A three-sided ceremonial courtyard, created by flanking the main central block, or corps de logis, with symmetrical advancing secondary wings containing minor rooms.

Synonyms

court of honor

French

Noun

cour d'honneur f (plural cours d'honneur)

(architecture) cour d'honneur

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