Meaning of the word valance in English

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valance

US /ˈvæl.əns/
UK /ˈvæl.əns/
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Noun

a short length of decorative drapery attached to the frame of a bed, table, or shelf, or to the pelmet of a window to conceal the fittings and to create a decorative effect

Example:
She chose a floral valance to match her new curtains.
The bed had a matching valance around its base.