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gorgerin

2 synonyms for gorgerin, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Noun — (architecture) The narrow band near the top of a column, just above the shaft and below the curved mouldings.

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1. noun

(architecture) The narrow band near the top of a column, just above the shaft and below the curved mouldings.

2. noun

Another word for a gorget, in its sense of armour.

3. noun

Another word for a gorget, meaning either a wimple or a necklace-type neck ornament.

Etymology

Borrowed from French gorgerin.

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