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Fes·toon, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Festooned p. pr. & vb. n. Festooning.] To form in festoons, or to adorn with festoons.
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Fes·toon n.
1. A garland or wreath hanging in a depending curve, used in decoration for festivals, etc.; anything arranged in this way.
2. Arch. & Sculp. 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.
festoon
n 1: a curtain of fabric draped and bound at intervals to form
graceful loops
2: an embellishment consisting of a decorative representation
of a string of flowers suspended between two points; used
on pottery or in architectural work
3: flower chains suspended in loops between points [syn: festoonery]
v : decorate with strings of flowers; "The public buildings were
festooned for the holiday"