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mullion.

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

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈmʌliən/
  1. A vertical bar between the panes of glass or casements of a window or the panels of a screen.

Where this word comes from

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

verb/ˈmʌliən/
  1. To shape into divisions by means of mullions.

    transitive
Where this word comes from

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

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