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gadroon

Pronunciation: /gəˈdruːn/
Definition of gadroon

noun

  • a decorative edging on metal or wood formed by parallel rounded strips (reeding) like inverted fluting.

Derivatives

gadrooned

adjective

gadrooning

noun

Origin:

late 17th century: from French godron, probably related to goder 'to pucker', also to godet

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