Garland Definition
gärlənd
garlands
noun
garlands
A wreath or woven chain of flowers, leaves, etc. worn on the head or used as decoration, esp. as a symbol of victory, honor, etc.
Webster's New World
A representation of such a wreath or festoon, used as an architectural ornament or heraldic device.
American Heritage
A mark of honor or tribute; an accolade.
Received garlands of praise.
American Heritage
Anthology of poems, songs, etc.
Webster's New World
A band or ring of rope used as to hoist spars or prevent chafing.
Webster's New World
verb
garlands
To ornament or deck with a garland.
American Heritage
To form into or decorate with a garland or garlands.
Webster's New World
pronoun
Origin of Garland
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Middle English from Old French garlande perhaps of Germanic origin wei- in Indo-European roots
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
From Old French gerlande (compare French guirlande).
From Wiktionary
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