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festoon

fes·toon

UK/fɛsˈtuːn/ US/ˌfɛˈstun/ uncommon
noun (3) verb (1)

noun

1.

a curtain of fabric draped and bound at intervals to form graceful loops

2.

an embellishment consisting of a decorative representation of a string of flowers suspended between two points; used on pottery or in architectural work

3.

flower chains suspended in loops between points

Synonyms

verb

1.

decorate with strings of flowers

  • “The public buildings were festooned for the holiday”

Phrases

  • festoon pine

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