word
mullion
MUHL-yun
ˈmʌljənListen
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Syllable breakdown
mullion
Dictionary meaning
A vertical bar that divides adjacent window panes or panels.
History and origin
French, probably from mouillon.
Examples
- Each stained-glass panel was framed by a slender oak mullion.
Common mispronunciations
moo-LEE-on
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