Gadrooning

/ɡəˈdruːnɪŋ/ noun

Definition

The act or process of creating gadrooned decoration; the series of grooves or flutings themselves.

Etymology

Present participle of 'gadroon,' converting the verb to a gerund noun to describe the action or the resulting pattern.

Kelly Says

Medieval and Renaissance craftspeople developed gadrooning as a way to catch light and make humble pottery look precious—it's basically the original 'make it sparkle' hack.

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