annulet

(anyo̵̅o̅ let′, -lit; -yə-)

noun

  1. a small ring
  2. Archit. a ringlike molding where the shaft of a column joins the capital

Origin: < L anulus, a ring (see annular) + -et

See annulet in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
A ringlike molding around the capital of a pillar.

Origin:

Origin: Latin ānulus, ring; see annulus

Origin: + -et

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