mullion

Meaning

Noun

A vertical bar between the panes of glass or casements of a window or the panels of a screen.

Verb

To shape into divisions by means of mullions.

Synonyms

post

jamb

stanchion

lintel

brother

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munnion

monk

nun

sprig

Translations

meneau

montante

mainell

راهباني

trencallums

μοναχός

muntant

Mittelpfosten

Mönch

Fensterpfosten

Schmierstelle

καλόγερος

Bruder

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χωρίζω κατακόρυφως

monjo

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈmʌliən/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English: moyniel

In summary

Alteration of monial (“mullion”), or metathesis of Middle English moyniel, both ultimately from Old French moinel.