gadroon

(gə dro̵̅o̅n′)

noun

any of various oval-shaped beadings, flutings, or reedings used to decorate molding, silverware, etc.

Origin: Fr godron, prob. < godet, small cup without handle, bowl < MDu kodde, wooden cylinder, rounded object: for IE base see cud

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noun

Architecture A band of convex molding carved with ornamental beading or reeding.
An ornamental band, used especially in silverwork, embellished with fluting, reeding, or another continuous pattern.

Origin:

Origin: French godron

Origin: , from Old French goderon

Origin: , perhaps from godet, cup without base or handle

Origin: , from Middle Dutch kodde, log

Origin: , from Old Provençal got, cup

Origin: , from Latin guttus, flask

Origin: , from gutta, drop

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