astragal

noun as·tra·gal \ˈas-tri-gəl\

Definition of ASTRAGAL

: a narrow half-round molding

: a projecting strip on the edge of a folding door

Latin astragalus, from Greek astragalos neck vertebra, molding; akin to Greek astakos lobster, osteon bone — more at osseous

First Known Use: 1563

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