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- [gawr-jer-in]
- /ˈgɔr dʒər ɪn/
- /ɡˈɔːdʒərˌɪn/
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- [gawr-jer-in]
- /ˈgɔr dʒər ɪn/
Definitions of gorgerin word
- noun gorgerin the neckline portion of a capital of a column, or a feature forming the junction between a shaft and its capital. 1
- noun gorgerin the part of a column just below the top molding or between the shaft and the capital 0
- noun gorgerin (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. 0
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Origin of gorgerin
First appearance:
before 1655 One of the 46% oldest English words
1655-65; < French, derivative of gorge throat; see gorge1
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Parts of speech for Gorgerin
noun
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gorgerin popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 56% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
gorgerin usage trend in Literature
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