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trumeau

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /tɹuːˈməʊ/

1

noun

Meaning 1

The pillar or center post supporting the lintel in the middle of a doorway or window opening, especially in a church.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: architecture

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Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

A trumeau mirror.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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History

Etymology

Borrowed from French trumeau.

Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Catalan: entrepilastra — pillar
  • Dutch: trumeau — pillar
  • Finnish: trymoo — pillar
  • French: trumeau — pillar
  • German: Trumeau — pillar
  • Russian: трюмо́ (trjumó) — pillar