/ ˈgɑːlənd; NAmE ˈgɑːrl-/ noun , verb
■ noun
a circle of flowers and leaves that is worn on the head or around the neck or is hung in a room as decoration
■ verb
[ vn ] [ usually passive ] ( literary ) to decorate sb/sth with a garland or garlands
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WORD ORIGIN
Middle English : from Old French garlande , of unknown origin.