[1] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

astragal \as"tragal\, n. l. astragalus, gr. ? the ankle bone,
   a molding in the capital of the ionic column.
   1. arch. a convex molding of rounded surface, generally
      from half to three quarters of a circle.
      1913 webster

   2. gun. a round molding encircling a cannon near the mouth.
      1913 webster

[2] : WordNet (r) 2.0

astragal
     n 1: the bone in the ankle that articulates with the leg bones to
          form the ankle joint syn: anklebone, astragalus, talus
     2: a beaded molding for edging or decorating furniture syn: beading,
         bead, beadwork
see also:
anklebone astragalus talus beading bead beadwork 

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