Festoon

[fe'stuːn] or [fɛ'stʊn]

Definition

(noun.) flower chains suspended in curves between points as a decoration.

(noun.) an embellishment consisting of a decorative representation of a string of flowers suspended between two points; used on pottery or in architectural work.

(noun.) a curtain of fabric draped and bound at intervals to form graceful curves.

(verb.) decorate with strings of flowers; 'The public buildings were festooned for the holiday'.

Typed by Deirdre--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) A garland or wreath hanging in a depending curve, used in decoration for festivals, etc.; anything arranged in this way.

(n.) A carved ornament consisting of flowers, and leaves, intermixed or twisted together, wound with a ribbon, and hanging or depending in a natural curve. See Illust. of Bucranium.

(v. t.) To form in festoons, or to adorn with festoons.

Typed by Garrett

Definition

n. a garland suspended between two points: (archit.) an ornament like a wreath of flowers &c.—v.t. to adorn with festoons.—n. Festoon′-blind a window-blind of cloth gathered into rows of festoons in its width.

Edited by Ahmed