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

"A gadroon rim above a pierced gallery leading to a foliate and scroll decorated body surrounding a plain central cartouche, raised upon four claw and ball feet" is a fairly elaborate way of describing "a tray".

From BBC

Sometimes it had splayed feet when a gadroon edge had been asked for.

From Literature

Gadroon, gad-rōōn′, n. one of a set of convex curves or arcs joined at their extremities to form a decorative pattern—in plate, &c.—adj.

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