ga·droon (g -dr n )n. 1. Architecture A band of convex molding carved with ornamental beading or reeding. 2. An ornamental band, used especially in silverwork, embellished with fluting, reeding, or another continuous pattern. [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.] ga·drooned adj.ga·droon ing n. |
gadroon, godroon [gəˈdruːn]
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1. (Fine Arts & Visual Arts / Antiques) a moulding composed of a series of convex flutes and curves joined to form a decorative pattern, used esp as an edge to silver articles
2. (Fine Arts & Visual Arts / Architecture) Architect a carved ornamental moulding having a convex cross section
[from French godron, perhaps from Old French godet cup, goblet, drinking vessel]
gadrooned , godrooned adj
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