Cornice

Japanese: コーニス(英語表記)cornice
Cornice
1. In Western-style architecture, a band-like decoration attached to the top of a wall or eaves. ◇Also called "bellows," it is called "ceiling bellows" or "eaves bellows" depending on where it is attached.
2) In Greek and Roman architecture, the horizontal band at the top of an entablature.

Source : Kodansha Dictionary of House and Interior Terms Information

Japanese:
➀洋風建築で、壁や軒(のき)の上部などに付けられた帯状の装飾。◇「蛇腹(じゃばら)」ともいい、取り付けられた位置によって「天井蛇腹」「軒蛇腹」などという。
➁ギリシャ・ローマ建築における、エンタブレチュア(梁(はり))の最上部の水平帯。

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