Mullion
(noun)
A vertical structural element that divides a window or screen into smaller panes or sections.
Origin:
Derived from the latin "mullio" which means "thick post".
Examples:
- The window had thin mullions that separated the panes.
- The door had thick mullions that separated the panels.
- The mullions on the windows were made of wood.
- The mullions on the windows were painted white.
- The mullions on the windows provided both structural support and aesthetic appeal.