garland

gar-land · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A decorative wreath or cord of flowers, leaves, or other material, worn on the head or hung as a decoration.

  2. 2.

    A prize or distinction for victory or achievement (literary or archaic).

Forms

plural: garlands

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    garland of flowers — a decorative circle made of flowers
  • •
    Christmas garland — decorative strand used during the holiday season

Related words

See also: decoration, festoon, wreath
Synonyms: festoon, lei, wreath

Etymology

From Old French garlande ("wreath, chaplet"), of uncertain Germanic origin, possibly from Frankish weron ("to adorn"). The word entered English in the 14th century.