Bullnoses

/ˈbʊlˌnoʊzɪz/ noun

Definition

Plural of bullnose; multiple rounded edges, moldings, or architectural trim pieces.

Etymology

Pluralization of 'bullnose' using the standard -es suffix. Emerged as architectural terminology became more standardized in the 19th and 20th centuries.

Kelly Says

Staircase bullnoses are so common in older homes that most people walk over them daily without realizing they have a special name—they're the fancy curved edges on stair treads.

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