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Wow, delightful ornamental feature (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

cornice

'ornamental feature' is the definition.

'wow delightful' is the wordplay.
'wow' becomes 'cor'.
'delightful' becomes 'nice'.
'cor'+'nice'='CORNICE'

(Other definitions for cornice that I've seen before include "Moulding along top of building" , "Overhanging ledge of frozen snow" , "decorative part of room" , "Crane-fly" , "decorative feature" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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