Architect's Glossary: muntin v. mullion
This distinction is often confusing for architects, not to mention contractors and homeowners.
A muntin is a small bar that separates two pieces of glass, aka "glazing bar" or "sash bar
A mullion is a bar or post that separates two window units
To add some confustion and a bit more complication, an astragel is the the same as a mullion except it sits between doors (it is the annoying fixed post you see between some pairs of doors that people often walk in to).
Watching lots of home improvement shows, I've heard these terms thrown about and it's never been quite clear what they mean. Maybe I'm the only non-glazier who cares, but it was bugging me. This article explains the terms very well. Click through to the original article to see a bit more content, including illustrations of each.
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