'Festoon' definitions:

Definition of 'festoon'

From: WordNet
noun
A curtain of fabric draped and bound at intervals to form graceful curves
noun
An embellishment consisting of a decorative representation of a string of flowers suspended between two points; used on pottery or in architectural work
noun
Flower chains suspended in curves between points as a decoration [syn: festoon, festoonery]
verb
Decorate with strings of flowers; "The public buildings were festooned for the holiday"

Definition of 'Festoon'

From: GCIDE
  • Festoon \Fes*toon"\, n. [F. feston (cf. Sp. feston, It. festone), prob. fr. L. festum festival. See Feast.]
  • 1. A garland or wreath hanging in a depending curve, used in decoration for festivals, etc.; anything arranged in this way. [1913 Webster]
  • 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. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Festoon'

From: GCIDE
  • Festoon \Fes*toon"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Festooned; p. pr. & vb. n. Festooning.] To form in festoons, or to adorn with festoons. [1913 Webster]

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