crossette

[kraw-set, kro-] /krɔˈsɛt, krɒ-/
noun, Architecture
1.
a projection at a corner of a door or window architrave.
Also, croisette, crosette.
Also called dog-ear, dog's-ear, elbow.
Origin
1720-30; < French, diminutive of crosse. See crosse, -ette
Examples from the web for crossette
  • The doorways on the first floor are framed by crossette wood trim surmounted by box cornices with projecting overhangs.
  • The entrance hall has crossette door surrounds topped by pediments.
  • The remaining hall doorways have less distinguished crossette surrounds.