Definition of Gorgerin. Meaning of Gorgerin. Synonyms of Gorgerin

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Definition of Gorgerin

Gorgerin
Gorgerin Gor`ge*rin", n. [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.

Meaning of Gorgerin from wikipedia

- In architecture, a gorgerin (from the French: gorge meaning throat) is the neckline or portion of a capital of a column, or a feature forming the junction...
- ornamental decorations. A peculiar ornament which the Egyptians created was gorgerin[dubious – discuss], an ****embly of metal discs which rested on the chest...
- outer edge of the roof on the sides of a structure with a sloped roof. Gorgerin On some capitals, a smooth or ornate part placed above the astragalus of...
- temple de Milk'ashtart , attestent l'existence d'un deuxième sphinx à gorgerin et d'un troisième accroupi avec la queue enroulée autour du jarret droit...