mullion

noun mul·lion \ˈməl-yən\

: an upright piece of wood, stone, metal, etc., that separates two windows

Full Definition of MULLION

: a slender vertical member that forms a division between units of a window, door, or screen or is used decoratively

— mullion transitive verb

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probably alteration of monial mullion

First Known Use: 1567

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