gadroon
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ga·droon

noun \gə-ˈdrün\

Definition of GADROON

1
: the ornamental notching or carving of a rounded molding
2
: a short often oval fluting or reeding used in decoration
gadroon transitive verb
ga·droon·ing noun

Origin of GADROON

French godron round plait, gadroon
First Known Use: circa 1724

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