festoon

Speech parts

1. festoon - Noun

2. festoon - Verb

Meaning

A garland or wreath hanging in a depending curve, used in decoration for festivals, etc.; anything arranged in this way.

A carved ornament consisting of flowers, and leaves, intermixed or twisted together, wound with a ribbon, and hanging or depending in a natural curve. See Illust. of Bucranium.

To form in festoons, or to adorn with festoons.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

festoonery garland grace lei crown ellipse diadem dress horseshoe gilt cover circle array loop deck

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Antonyms

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Hypernyms

grace drapery pall mantle curtain decorate

Phrases with the word

christmas tree festoon paper festoon festoon lighting

Derivatives

festooned festooning

Anagrams

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Examples

The public buildings were festooned for the holiday Source: Internet

Festoon the tree with Jamaican flags. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

Festivus pole festlich festology festoon lighting festooned pahoehoe festoonery