Wreath
[riːθ] or [riθ]
Definition
(noun.) flower arrangement consisting of a circular band of foliage or flowers for ornamental purposes.
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Definition
(n.) Something twisted, intertwined, or curled; as, a wreath of smoke; a wreath of flowers.
(n.) A garland; a chaplet, esp. one given to a victor.
(n.) An appendage to the shield, placed above it, and supporting the crest (see Illust. of Crest). It generally represents a twist of two cords of silk, one tinctured like the principal metal, the other like the principal color in the arms.
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Synonyms and Synonymous
n. [1]. Curl.[2]. Garland, chaplet, festoon, crown, bays.
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Synonyms and Antonyms
SYN:Chaplet, garland, crown, diadem
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Definition
n. a chaplet: a garland: anything long and circular: a defect in glass.—v.t. Wreathe (rēth) to form by twisting: to form into a wreath: to twine about or encircle.—v.i. to be interwoven.—adj. Wreath′en (th) wreathed.—n. Wreath′er (th).—adjs. Wreath′less; Wreath′y.
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Unserious Contents or Definition
To dream that you see a wreath of fresh flowers, denotes that great opportunities for enriching yourself will soon present themselves before you. A withered wreath bears sickness and wounded love. To see a bridal wreath, foretells a happy ending to uncertain engagements.
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Examples
- The heart's blood must gem with red beads the brow of the combatant, before the wreath of victory rustles over it. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
- The wreath on her bonnet crowned her well. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
- Why dost thou fly at the sight of my wreath? Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
- She decided on the wreath, the veil, the dress to be worn at the altar. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
- A wreath of artificial laurels, for, indeed, your song is but worthy of such. Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
- But come, Helena, fasten this wreath round my hat. Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
- For you, said Justinian, as he arose a crowned victor, and kissed the hand of Helena, we can have no fairer prize than the Olympian wreath of old. Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
- What a charming wreath! Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
- Like stars her eyes, like sunshine her glinting hair, and as for her face, the roses in her wreath were scarce so delicate in hue. Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
- Helena, however, solved the problem, and hastily twisted together a wreath of wild olives, which she placed lightly on his bent head. Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
- As of yore, the laurel wreath. Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
- I am too busy with this wreath. Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
- I know what this wreath means—'Modest love is a joy. Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
- She wasted like any snow-wreath in thaw; she faded like any flower in drought. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
- In her dress of white and silver, with a wreath of silver blossoms in her hair, the tall girl looked like a Diana just alight from the chase. Edith Wharton. The Age of Innocence.
- There were painted white chairs, with gilding and wreaths on them, and some lingering red silk damask with slits in it. George Eliot. Middlemarch.
- A few people are putting fresh flowers and wreaths there. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- Fresh funeral wreaths continue to this day to be hung on the ornamental bronze railings round the tomb by the Countess's own hand. Wilkie Collins. The Woman in White.
- He had done nothing exceptional in marrying--nothing but what society sanctions, and considers an occasion for wreaths and bouquets. George Eliot. Middlemarch.
- All along, and among, and above these crags dash and flash, sweep and leap, swells, wreaths, drifts of snowy spray. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
- Behind the musicians came lads garlanded with wreaths of intermingled violets and ivy, bearing thyrsi. Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
- The coach lumbered on again, with heavier wreaths of mist closing round it as it began the descent. Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.
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