Gadroon definition

gə-dro͝on

(architecture) A band of convex molding carved with ornamental beading or reeding.

noun

An ornamental band, used especially in silverwork, embellished with fluting, reeding, or another continuous pattern.

noun

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

noun

Any of a series of raised decorative curves used as adornments on the necks of vases, silverware, etc.

noun

Other Word Forms

Singular:

gadroon

Plural:

gadroons

French godron from Old French goderon perhaps from godet cup without base or handle from Middle Dutch kodde log from Old Provençal got cup from Latin guttus flask from gutta drop

From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
From French godron.

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