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gaud

noun \ˈgȯd, ˈgäd\

Definition of GAUD

:  ornament, trinket
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Origin of GAUD

Middle English gaude
First Known Use: 15th century

Related to GAUD

Synonyms
bauble, bibelot, curio, curiosity, doodad, knickknack, gewgaw (also geegaw), gimcrack, kickshaw, novelty, ornamental, tchotchke, trinket

Rhymes with GAUD

awed, baud, bawd, broad, clawed, flawed, fraud, god, jawed, laud, yod

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