garland

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   a decorative chain or ring of flowers, leaves, or other material, worn or hung as an ornament

   A garland of fresh jasmine hung above the doorway.

2. 2
   verb

   to decorate or crown someone or something with a garland

   The organizers will garland the statue before the ceremony.

From Middle English garland, borrowed from Old French garlande. Its further origin is uncertain, though a Germanic source connected with adornment has been proposed. The word has long covered both circular wreaths and hanging floral chains.

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