Godroon

Godroon
Godroon Go*droon" (g[-o]*dr[=oo]n"), n. [F. godron a round plait, godroon.] (Arch.) An ornament produced by notching or carving a rounded molding. [1913 Webster]

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  • ga|droon — «guh DROON», noun. one of a set of rounded beadings or flutings used as decoration, especially on molding or silverware. Also, godroon. ╂[< French godron < Middle French goderon < Old French godet < Middle Dutch codde cylindrical… …   Useful english dictionary

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