gadroon

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any of a series of raised decorative curves used as adornments on the necks of vases, silverware, etc.
  2. A godroon.

Pronunciation

/ɡəˈdɹuːn/

Word forms

gadroon gadroons

Etymology

From French godron, from Middle French goderon, from a form of godet (“vase with wavy edges”) + -(e)ron, from Dutch kodde (“piece of cylindrical wood”). Also probably related to goder (“to pucker”).

Derived words

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