mullion

Meanings

• noun

  A vertical column or pillar, typically of masonry, used to support an arch or divide an opening.

  - "The mullions in the Gothic cathedral supported the large stained glass windows."
  - "The architect designed the building with intricately carved mullions."

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Variants

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mullion , mullioned , mullioning , mullions

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Etymology

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Originating from Old French 'mullon' meaning 'pillar, column'.

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Trivia

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1. Mullions are often used in combination with transoms to create intricate window designs.

2. The term 'mullion' is also used in the field of meteorology to describe a narrow band of cloud or precipitation.

3. Mullions have been used in architecture for centuries, dating back to the Roman Empire.

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1. Mullion window: A window with vertical dividers or mullions, often used in Gothic architecture.

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Culture

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In architecture, mullions are commonly used in Gothic and Renaissance styles to divide large windows into smaller panes.

How to Memorize "mullion"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a tall, thin vertical pillar or column.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with columns or pillars in architecture.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that mullions are vertical supports used in architecture.

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