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festoon definition

fes·toon (fes to̵̅o̅n)

noun

  1. a wreath or garland of flowers, leaves, paper, etc. hanging in a loop or curve
  2. any carved or molded decoration resembling this, as on furniture

Etymology: Fr feston < It festone < festa < VL: see feast

transitive verb

  1. to adorn or hang with festoons
  2. to form into a festoon or festoons
  3. to join by festoons

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