gadroon

[ guh-droon ]

noun

1. Architecture. an elaborately carved or indented convex molding.
2. a decorative series of curved, inverted flutings, or of convex and concave flutings, as on silversmith's work.

gadroon

/ ɡəˈdruːn /

noun

1. 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. architect a carved ornamental moulding having a convex cross section

Derived Forms

• gaˈdrooned, adjective

Other Words From

• ga·drooned adjective
• ga·droonage noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of gadroon¹

1715–25; < French godron (with final conformed to -oon ), Middle French goderon, probably derivative of godet a kind of cup without base or handle (perhaps < Middle Dutch kodde billet, log; -et ), after the ornamentation on such cups

Word History and Origins

Origin of gadroon¹

C18: from French godron, perhaps from Old French godet cup, goblet, drinking vessel

Example Sentences

Bronze bowls (gilt) with gadroon or lotus ornament (moulded) in later period.

From Project Gutenberg

His flatware is usually distinguished by a shell motif, and gadroon edges finish and decorate many of his pieces.

From Project Gutenberg

A fine woven wire example, in date 1800, has a gadroon border, with handle with double bands and hinged.

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