gorgerin
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gor·ger·in
(gôr′jər-ĭn)n. Architecture
The necking of a column.
[French, from Old French, from gorge, throat; see gorge.]
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gorgerin
(ˈɡɔːdʒərɪn)n
(Architecture) architect another name for necking
[C17: from French, from gorge throat; see gorge]
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Noun | 1. | gorgerin - the molding at the top of a column |
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