Meanings
nouncour d'honneur (plural cours d'honneur)
plural cours d'honneur
- architectureA 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
Synonyms & antonyms
nounA three-sided ceremonial courtyard, created by flanking the main central block, or corps de logis, with symmetrical advancing secondary wings containing minor rooms.
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Origin
- Frenchcour d'honneur
- Englishcour d'honneur
From French cour d'honneur.
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