FESTOON


Meaning of FESTOON in English

[ fɛ'stu:n ]

■ noun an ornamental chain or garland of flowers, leaves, or ribbons, hung in a curve.

↘a carved or moulded ornament representing this.

■ verb (often be ~ed with ) adorn with ~s or other decorations.

Origin

C17: from Fr. feston , from Ital. festone 'festal ornament'.

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