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Definition of badigeon in English:

badigeon

noun

rare

  • A preparation of powdered freestone, sawdust, or the like combined with a binding medium, used to cover defects and repair holes in stone, woodwork, etc.

Pronunciation

badigeon

/bəˈdɪdʒ(ɪ)n/ /badiːˈʒɒ̃n/

Origin

Mid 18th century; earliest use found in Chambers's Cyclopaedia. From French badigeon, of unknown origin.