Gal-loon', n.
n. [Fr. & Sp. galon, It. galone, from gala, pomp, show, finery. See GALA.] 1. A ribbon-like tissue thickly woven, and usually interwoven with threads of metal, as gold, silver, &c., also of silk, and the like, used for binding or decorating garments, &c.
Gold and silver galloons, with the like glittering gewgaws. Addison.
Sense 2. A tape-like tissue of cotton, silk, &c., used for binding hats, shoes, and for other purposes. Simmonds.