— garlandless , adj. — garlandlike , adj.
/gahr"leuhnd/ , n.
1. a wreath or festoon of flowers, leaves, or other material, worn for ornament or as an honor or hung on something as a decoration: A garland of laurel was placed on the winner's head.
2. a representation of such a wreath or festoon.
3. a collection of short literary pieces, as poems and ballads; literary miscellany.
4. Naut. a band, collar, or grommet, as of rope.
v.t.
5. to crown with a garland; deck with garlands.
[ 1275-1325; ME ger ( e ) lande, garlande ]