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| —n | |
| 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 |
| [C18: from French godron, perhaps from Old French godet cup, goblet, drinking vessel] | |
| godroon or godroon | |
| —n | |
| [C18: from French godron, perhaps from Old French godet cup, goblet, drinking vessel] | |
| ga'drooned or godroon | |
| —adj | |
| go'drooned or godroon | |
| —adj | |
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| godroon (ɡəˈdruːn) | |
| —n | |
| a variant spelling of gadroon | |
| go'drooned | |
| —adj | |
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