gadroon

Meaning

Noun

Any of a series of raised decorative curves used as adornments on the necks of vases, silverware, etc.
A godroon.

Origin

From French godron, from Middle French goderon, from a form of godet + -(e)ron, from Dutch kodde ("piece of cylindrical wood"). Also probably related to goder.

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