Gadrooned

/ɡəˈdruːnd/ adjective

Definition

Decorated or finished with gadrooning; having grooves or fluting applied as ornamentation.

Etymology

Past participle of the verb 'gadroon,' formed by adding '-ed' to the root, used as an adjective to describe objects finished with this technique.

Kelly Says

A gadrooned bowl from the 1700s looks simple until you run your finger along it—that rhythmic pattern catches light and suggests countless hours of hand-work.

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