gadroon

ga·droon

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [guh-droon]
- /gəˈdrun/
- /ɡadrˈuːn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [guh-droon]
- /gəˈdrun/

Definitions of gadroon word

noun gadroon Architecture. an elaborately carved or indented convex molding. 1
noun gadroon a decorative series of curved, inverted flutings, or of convex and concave flutings, as on silversmith's work. 1
noun gadroon A decorative edging on metal or wood, typically formed by inverted flutings. 1
noun gadroon 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 0
noun gadroon a carved ornamental moulding having a convex cross section 0
noun gadroon any of various oval-shaped beadings, flutings, or reedings used to decorate molding, silverware, etc. 0

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Origin of gadroon

First appearance:

before 1715

One of the 49% newest English words

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; see -et), after the ornamentation on such cups

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Parts of speech for Gadroon

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gadroon popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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