trumeau

noun

tru·​meau

(ˈ)trü¦mō

plural trumeaux

-ōz

1

: a central pillar supporting the tympanum of a large doorway especially in a medieval building

2

: an overmantel treatment of 18th century France consisting of a pier glass surmounted by an oil painting or decorative often carved panel

Word History

Etymology

French

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