Definitions for gadroongəˈdrun
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
ga•droongəˈdrun(n.)
an elaborately carved or indented convex molding.
Category: Architecture
a series of curved, inverted flutings, or of convex and concave flutings, used esp. as a decorative edging on articles of silver, earthenware, wood, etc.
Category: Furniture
Origin of gadroon:
1715–25; < F godron, MF goderon
Wiktionary
gadroon(Noun)
Any of a series of raised decorative curves used as adornments on the necks of vases, silverware, etc.
Origin: From godron.
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