annulet

1 a charge in the shape of a circle; a hollow roundel [syn: roundel]

2 molding in the form of a ring; at top of a column [syn: bandelet, bandelette, bandlet, square and rabbet]

3 a small ring

English

Noun

annulet

1. A small ring.
2. A ring-shaped molding at the top of a column
3. A small circle borne as a charge in coats of arms.

References

Annulet can refer to:

• annulet (ring) — a term particularly used in heraldry, see Jewellery.

• annulet (architecture) — refers to a fillet or ring encircling a column.

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