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gorgerin

Gorgerin (noun) means In some columns, that part of the capital between the termination of the shaft and the annulet of the echinus, or the space between two neck moldings.

noun
1
In some columns, that part of the capital between the termination of the shaft and the annulet of the echinus, or the space between two neck moldings.
2
Synonym of gorget (“armor”).
3
Synonym of gorget (“wimple (clothing); necklace, neck-ornamentation”).
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Etymology

Borrowed from French gorgerin.

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What is the meaning of gorgerin?

"gorgerin" (noun) means in some columns, that part of the capital between the termination of the shaft and the annulet of the echinus, or the space between two neck moldings.

What are the different meanings of gorgerin?

"gorgerin" has 3 main meanings: 1. In some columns, that part of the capital between the termination of the shaft and the annulet of the echinus, or the space between two neck moldings; 2. Synonym of gorget (“armor”); 3. Synonym of gorget (“wimple (clothing); necklace, neck-ornamentation”).

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