festoon | ||
1. | [ noun ] an embellishment consisting of a decorative representation of a string of flowers suspended between two points; used on pottery or in architectural work | |
Related terms: | embellishment | |
2. | [ noun ] a curtain of fabric draped and bound at intervals to form graceful loops | |
Related terms: | curtain | |
3. | [ verb ] decorate with festoons | |
Examples: | "The public buildings were festooned for the holiday" |
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Related terms: | decorate | |
4. | [ noun ] flower chains suspended in loops between points | |
Synonyms: | festoonery | |
Related terms: | flower_chain | |
Similar spelling: |
festoonery festinate feasting |