monial

English

Etymology 1

Anglo-Norman, from Old French moinel, noun use of moienel (middle), from moien.[1]

Noun

monial (plural monials)

  1. (obsolete, architecture) A mullion. [14th–19th c.]

Etymology 2

From Anglo-Norman monyale, Middle French monyalle, or their source, Late Latin monialis.

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈməʊnɪəl/

Noun

monial (plural monials)

  1. (Christianity, now rare) A nun, especially one dedicated to an enclosed order. [from 14th c.]

References

  1. Douglas Harper (2001–2024) “mullion”, in Online Etymology Dictionary.

Anagrams

French

Pronunciation

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Noun

monial m (plural moniaux)

  1. (obsolete) monial

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