n.
Pronunciation: ' r ē th
Function: noun
Inflected Form: plural wreaths \ ' r ē th z, ' r ē ths \
Etymology: Middle English wrethe, from Old English writha; akin to Old English wr ī than to twist ― more at WRITHE
Date: before 12th century
1 : something intertwined or arranged in a circular shape: as a : a band of intertwined flowers or leaves worn as a mark of honor or victory : GARLAND <a laurel wreath > b : a decorative arrangement of foliage or flowers on a circular base <a Christmas wreath >
2 : something having a circular or coiling form <a wreath of smoke>