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gorgerin

noun
gor·ger·in | \ˈgȯ(r)jərə̇n\
plural -s

Definition of gorgerin 

: the part of the capital in some columns between the termination of the shaft and the annulet of the echinus also : the space between two neck moldings

— called also hypotrachelium, necking

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History and Etymology for gorgerin

French, from gorge throat

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