cour d'honneur

English

Etymology

From French cour d’honneur.

Noun

cour d'honneur (plural cours d'honneur)

1. (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

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /kuʁ d‿ɔ.nœʁ/

Noun

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

1. (architecture) cour d'honneur