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DictionarygarlandDecorative wreath or chain
noun / verb

garland

GAR-lund/ˈɡɑːrlənd/

A wreath or chain of flowers, leaves, or other decorations, or to decorate with one.

The garland curves in a chain of linked leaves and flowers.

A single gently curved garland of intertwined green leaves and small colorful flowers, with its linked stems clearly visible.
Etymology
garlandOld Frenchgarland

Old French garlande already meant a garland. Early English used the word for both flower wreaths and gold or silver crowns, so its decorative sense was not confined to flowers.

In context

The Crafty Rock0:02
crochet along uh where tonight we are making the leaves for our spring garland
A Trio of Leaves -A Spring Garland Video 6

More examples

  • They garlanded the doorway.
  • Several garlands decorated the hall.
  • She is garlanding the arch.

Forms

garland · garlands · garlanded · garlanding

Similar words

wreath
Usually a closed circular arrangement rather than a long chain.
swag
A decorative hanging curve of flowers or fabric.