garland
garland Lexical Profile
garland Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A wreath or festoon of flowers, leaves, or other materials, worn for ornament or as an honor, or hung on something as a decoration.
"The festival organizers hung a beautiful garland of marigolds across the entrance to welcome the guests."
A collection of literary pieces, such as poems or ballads; an anthology.
"The professor published a new garland of medieval English poetry for her literature students."
• verb
To adorn or crown with a wreath, flowers, or other decorative materials.
"The villagers gathered to garland the victorious athletes with fresh orchids."
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Middle English 'gerland', borrowed from Old French 'garlande', which is of uncertain origin but is likely derived from a Germanic root meaning 'to adorn'.
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