/ feˈstuːn; NAmE / verb , noun
■ verb
[ vn ] [ usually passive ] festoon sb/sth (with sth) to decorate sb/sth with flowers, coloured paper, etc., often as part of a celebration
■ noun
a chain of lights, coloured paper, flowers, etc., used to decorate sth
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WORD ORIGIN
mid 17th cent.: from French feston , from Italian festone festive ornament, from festum , (plural) festa feast.