ANNULET
annulet, bandelet, bandelette, bandlet, square and rabbet
(noun) molding in the form of a ring; at top of a column
annulet
(noun) (heraldry) a charge in the shape of a small ring
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
annulet (plural annulets)
A small ring.
(architecture) A ring-shaped molding at the top of a column
(heraldiccharge) A small circle borne as a charge in coats of arms.
Source: Wiktionary
An"nu*let, n. Etym: [Dim. of annulus.]
1. A little ring. Tennyson.
2. (Arch.)
Definition: A small, flat fillet, encircling a column, etc., used by
itself, or with other moldings. It is used, several times repeated,
under the Doric capital.
3. (Her.)
Definition: A little circle borne as a charge.
4. (Zoöl.)
Definition: A narrow circle of some distinct color on a surface or round an
organ.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition