| Galloon 1. (n.) A narrow tapelike fabric used for binding hats, shoes, etc., -- sometimes made ornamental. 2. (n.) A similar bordering or binding of rich material, such as gold lace. Thesaurus Entries binding, bordering, bordure, edging, fimbria, fimbriation, flounce, frill, frilling, fringe, furbelow, galloon, hem, list, motif, ruffle, selvage, skirting, trimming, valance, welt |