galloon

[ guh-loon ]

noun
  1. a braid or trimming of worsted, silk or rayon tinsel, gold or silver, etc., usually having scalloping along both edges.

Origin of galloon

1
1595–1605; <Middle French galon,Old French galonner to adorn one's head with ribbons, derivative of galegala

Other words from galloon

  • gal·looned, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for galloon

galloon

/ (ɡəˈluːn) /


noun
  1. a narrow band of cord, embroidery, silver or gold braid, etc, used on clothes and furniture

Origin of galloon

1
C17: from French galon, from Old French galonner to trim with braid, of unknown origin

Derived forms of galloon

  • gallooned, adjective

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