galloon

Meanings

• noun

  A type of decorative trim or lace, often used on clothing and fabric.

  - "The bride's gown was adorned with intricate galloons."
  - "Her mother sewed galloons along the hem of the tablecloth."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with galloon
balloon , moon , spoon

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Variants

List of all variants of galloon that leads to same result
galloon , galloons

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Etymology

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Originally derived from the Old French word 'gallon', meaning a band or strip.

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Trivia

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1. Galloons were popular during the Victorian era and were often used to decorate wedding gowns.

2. The term 'galloon' can also refer to a type of small, shallow boat.

3. Galloons were commonly used to decorate the edges of bedspreads and tablecloths in the 18th and 19th centuries.

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Related Concepts

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1. trim: Decorative elements added to the edges of clothing or fabric.

2. lace: A decorative fabric made with a netting technique and often used for embellishment.

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Culture

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Galloons have been used in various forms of fashion throughout history, particularly in the 18th and 19th centuries.

How to Memorize "galloon"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a strip of decorative fabric or lace.

2. associate
   

   - Associate galloons with elegant clothing or fancy table settings.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a phrase using the letters in 'galloons': 'Gallant Alligators Love Orange Onions'.

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