astragal

as·tra·gal  (str-gl) n. A narrow convex molding often having the form of beading. [Latin astragalus, from Greek astragalos; see ost- in Indo-European roots.]

astragal

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astragal [ˈæstrəg^əl]

n

1. (Fine Arts & Visual Arts / Architecture) Architect

a.  Also called bead a small convex moulding, usually with a semicircular cross section

b.  a moulding having the form of a string of beads

2. (Fine Arts & Visual Arts / Furniture) Furniture a glazing bar, esp in a bookcase

3. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Anatomy) Anatomy the ankle or anklebone

[from Latin astragalus, from Greek astragalos anklebone, hence, small round moulding]

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	astragal - the bone in the ankle that articulates with the leg bones to form the ankle joint anklebone, astragalus, talus bone, os - rigid connective tissue that makes up the skeleton of vertebrates ankle, ankle joint, articulatio talocruralis, mortise joint - a gliding joint between the distal ends of the tibia and fibula and the proximal end of the talus
	2.	astragal - a beaded molding for edging or decorating furniture beading, beadwork, bead moulding, molding - a decorative strip used for ornamentation or finishing bead and quirk, quirk bead - beading formed with a narrow groove separating it from the surface it decorates