Defn: See Gonotheca.
GONDOLA Gon"do*la, n. Etym: [It., dim. of gonda a gondola; cf. LL. gandeia a kind of boat, Gr. gondole gondola, cup.]
1. A long, narrow boat with a high prow and stern, used in the canals of Venice. A gondola is usually propelled by one or two oarsmen who stand facing the prow, or by poling. A gondola for passengers has a small open cabin amidships, for their protection against the sun or rain. A sumptuary law of Venice required that gondolas should be painted black, and they are customarily so painted now.
2. A flat-bottomed boat for freight. [U. S.]
3. A long platform car, either having no sides or with very low sides, used on railroads. [U. S.]
GONDOLET
Gon"do*let, n. Etym: [It. gondoletta, dim. of gondola.]
Defn: A small gondola. T. Moore.
GONDOLIER
Gon`do*lier", n. Etym: [It. gondoliere: cf. F. gondolier.]
Defn: A man who rows a gondola.
GONE
Gone,