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DictionarywreathDecorative ring
noun

wreath

REETH/riːθ/

A ring-shaped arrangement of flowers, leaves, or similar material.

A wreath of fresh flowers hangs on the front door.

A single circular wreath of interwoven leafy stems and small natural-colored flowers, with a clearly open center and a few exposed twists showing how the garland is wound together.
Etymology
wreathOld Englishfillet, bandage, band

Old English wræð meant a band or bandage, literally something wound around. That image carries into the decorative wreath: branches or flowers wound into a circular band.

In context

Old Time Radio Researchers26:29
he sent a wreath to her funeral. Palm leaves and one lily with the phrase attached, "Until we meet again."
Black Museum - The Pair Of Spectacles

More examples

  • We make wreaths from pine branches every December.
  • The family lays a wreath beside the memorial.
  • She wears a wreath of daisies in her hair.

Forms

wreath · wreaths

wreathe verb — Surround or decorate with flowers or leaves.

Similar words

garland
A strand of flowers or greenery, not necessarily circular.
crown
An ornamental head covering, not necessarily made of plants.