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galloon Definition

gal·loon (gə lo̵̅o̅n′)

noun

a braid or ribbon, as of cotton or silk or of gold or silver thread, used for trimming or binding

Etymology: Fr galon < galonner, to braid, adorn with lace, altered (? infl. by gala: see gala) < OFr *garlonner < garlander, to ornament < garlande, garland

Browse dictionary entries near galloon

  1. ‹ gallonage
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  5. ‹ gallnut
  6. ‹ galliwasp
  7. ‹ gallivanter
  8. ‹ gallivant
  9. ‹ gallium arsenide
  10. ‹ gallium
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