English

A trumeau

Noun

trumeau ‎(plural trumeaus or trumeaux)

1. (architecture) The pillar or center post supporting the lintel in the middle of a doorway, especially in a church.
2. A trumeau mirror.

French

Etymology

Probably Old French *trum, from Frankish *thrum ‎(“stump”) (*þrum-), suffixed with -eau.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /tʁy.mo/

Noun

trumeau m ‎(plural trumeaux)

1. (architecture) trumeau
2. pier glass