valance

You might be confusing the word valance with valence. These words are commonly misused.

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈvæləns/

Noun

Singular valance

Plural valances

1. (countable) A curtain that is hung from a covering / bed / etc.

   I pushed away the valance separating me from my room.

2. (countable) A curtain that is hung on the top of a window for a decoration.

   I drew the valance and gazed out my window, looking at the blue skies.