gadroon
gadroon
Definition
ga·droon (gə dro̵̅o̅n′)
noun
any of various oval-shaped beadings, flutings, or reedings used to decorate molding, silverware, etc.
Etymology: Fr godron, prob. < godet, small cup without handle, bowl < MDu kodde, wooden cylinder, rounded object: for IE base see cud
ga·droon′·ing noun
gadroon
Usage Examples
Modifies a noun
- shape: Gadroon shape was first introduced at Spode in about 1824.
