Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

trumeau

/tɹuːˈməʊ/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: trumeau
IPA: /tɹuːˈməʊ/

9

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

1

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

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

noun

A trumeau mirror.

Etymology

Borrowed from French trumeau.

Inflected Forms

trumeaus (plural) trumeaux (plural)

Questions

How do you pronounce trumeau?: The recorded pronunciation is /tɹuːˈməʊ/.
What does trumeau mean?: The pillar or center post supporting the lintel in the middle of a doorway or window opening, especially in a church.
Where does trumeau come from?: Borrowed from French trumeau.

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