Definition of trumeau in English:

trumeau

nounPlural trumeauxtruːˈməʊtruˈmoʊ

A section of wall or a pillar between two openings, especially a pillar dividing a large doorway in a church.
Example sentencesExamples
- As the author has argued in his consideration of the Souillac trumeau, such monstrous mouths could evoke a multiplicity of meanings for the monastic audience.
- This ornamental display registers from a considerable distance and effectively dominates the portal, though statues may have been planned for the trumeau and lateral niches beneath.
- Curtailment in midproject is strongly suggested by the adaptation of the trumeau to the purpose of supporting one side of the arch over the central portal.
- No tympanum was ever carved, however, only the trumeau to support one, together with a similarly carved block and some subsidiary reliefs.

Origin

Late 19th century: from French, literally 'calf of the leg'.

Definition of trumeau in US English:

trumeau

nountro͞oˈmōtruˈmoʊ

A section of wall or a pillar between two openings, especially a pillar dividing a large doorway in a church.
Example sentencesExamples
- This ornamental display registers from a considerable distance and effectively dominates the portal, though statues may have been planned for the trumeau and lateral niches beneath.
- Curtailment in midproject is strongly suggested by the adaptation of the trumeau to the purpose of supporting one side of the arch over the central portal.
- No tympanum was ever carved, however, only the trumeau to support one, together with a similarly carved block and some subsidiary reliefs.
- As the author has argued in his consideration of the Souillac trumeau, such monstrous mouths could evoke a multiplicity of meanings for the monastic audience.

Origin

Late 19th century: from French, literally ‘calf of the leg’.

单词	trumeau
释义	Definition of trumeau in English: trumeau nounPlural trumeauxtruːˈməʊtruˈmoʊ A section of wall or a pillar between two openings, especially a pillar dividing a large doorway in a church. Example sentencesExamples As the author has argued in his consideration of the Souillac trumeau, such monstrous mouths could evoke a multiplicity of meanings for the monastic audience. This ornamental display registers from a considerable distance and effectively dominates the portal, though statues may have been planned for the trumeau and lateral niches beneath. Curtailment in midproject is strongly suggested by the adaptation of the trumeau to the purpose of supporting one side of the arch over the central portal. No tympanum was ever carved, however, only the trumeau to support one, together with a similarly carved block and some subsidiary reliefs. Origin Late 19th century: from French, literally 'calf of the leg'. Definition of trumeau in US English: trumeau nountro͞oˈmōtruˈmoʊ A section of wall or a pillar between two openings, especially a pillar dividing a large doorway in a church. Example sentencesExamples This ornamental display registers from a considerable distance and effectively dominates the portal, though statues may have been planned for the trumeau and lateral niches beneath. Curtailment in midproject is strongly suggested by the adaptation of the trumeau to the purpose of supporting one side of the arch over the central portal. No tympanum was ever carved, however, only the trumeau to support one, together with a similarly carved block and some subsidiary reliefs. As the author has argued in his consideration of the Souillac trumeau, such monstrous mouths could evoke a multiplicity of meanings for the monastic audience. Origin Late 19th century: from French, literally ‘calf of the leg’.
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