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mantelpiece
noun man·tel·piece \ˈman-təl-ˌpēs\
: the shelf above a fireplace and the decorative pieces on the sides of the fireplace
Full Definition of MANTELPIECE
1
: a mantel with its side elements
2
: mantel 2
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First Known Use of MANTELPIECE
1686
Rhymes with MANTELPIECE
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mantelpiece
noun man·tel·piece \ˈman-təl-ˌpēs\
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