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Gorgerin
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Gorˊge-rin′
,Noun.
[F., fr.
gorge
neck.] (Arch.)
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; – called also
neck of the capital
, and hypotrachelium
. See Illust. of Column
. Definition 2024
gorgerin
gorgerin
English
Noun
gorgerin (plural gorgerins)
- (architecture) 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; the hypotrachelium.
French
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ɡɔʁʒ.(ə).ʁɛ̃/
Noun
gorgerin m (plural gorgerins)
- (historical) gorget (armor for throat)
- (historical) gorget, wimple (piece of clothing)
- (architecture) gorgerin
- In Ancient Egypt, an heavy and rather bulky jewel which rested on the chest skin or a short-sleeved shirt, and tied at the back.