The plural of balmony; a variant or alternative form related to balmoral or a type of decoration or architectural feature.
Etymology unclear; possibly a variant plural of 'balmoral' or a related architectural or clothing term, but modern usage is obscure.
This word exists in some dictionaries but has almost vanished from everyday English—it's a perfect example of how specialized or regional vocabulary can persist in reference books even after the word dies in actual conversation!
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