Etymology

cour d'honneur

Today it means: A three-sided ceremonial courtyard, created by flanking the main central block, or corps de logis, with symmetrical advancing secondary wings containing minor rooms. Full definition →

French cour d'honneur
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  1. French · derived fromcour d'honneur
  2. English todaycour d'honneur

From French cour d'honneur.

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