gorgerin

noun

1. the molding at the top of a column

   noun.artifact

   Synonyms necking

   Source: WordNet 3.0

2. 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 <i>neck of the capital</i>, and <i>hypotrachelium</i>. See <i>Illust.</i> of <u>Column</u>.

   noun

   Source: webster1913