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gadroon.

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

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ɡəˈdɹuːn/
  1. Any of a series of raised decorative curves used as adornments on the necks of vases, silverware, etc.

  2. A godroon.

Where this word comes from

From French godron, from Middle French goderon, from a form of godet (“vase with wavy edges”) + -(e)ron, from Dutch kodde (“piece of cylindrical wood”). Also probably related to goder (“to pucker”).

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