Gadroon Definition

gə-dro͝on
noun
Any of various oval-shaped beadings, flutings, or reedings used to decorate molding, silverware, etc.
Webster's New World
An ornamental band, used especially in silverwork, embellished with fluting, reeding, or another continuous pattern.
American Heritage

Other Word Forms of Gadroon

Noun

Singular:
gadroon
Plural:
gadroons

Origin of Gadroon

  • 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.

    From Wiktionary

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