Festoon

Definition of Festoon

Fes`toon´
n.1.A garland or wreath hanging in a depending curve, used in decoration for festivals, etc.; anything arranged in this way.
2.(Arch. & Sculp.) 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.
v. t.1.To form in festoons, or to adorn with festoons.
[imp. & p. p. Festooned ; p. pr. & vb. n. Festooning.]

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