Monial
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈməʊnɪəl/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Monial is a noun meaning (Christianity, now rare) A nun, especially one dedicated to an enclosed order.
Meaning
(Christianity, now rare) A nun, especially one dedicated to an enclosed order.
More Meanings
- (obsolete, architecture) A mullion.
Example Sentences
For the first time since I had glimpsed her across the crowded ballroom I understood how I could have mistaken her for a monial of the order whose habit she wore.
Word Forms
- monials
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include munnion, mullioning, mullion, munting, muntin, merlon.
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