FESTOONS

Noun

festoons

plural of festoon

Verb

festoons

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of festoon

Anagrams

• eftsoons, softnose

Source: Wiktionary


FESTOON

Fes*toon", n. Etym: [F. feston (cf. Sp. feston, It. festone), prob. fr. L. festum festival. See Feast.]

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

2. (Arch. & Sculp.)

Definition: 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.

Fes*toon", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Festooned; p. pr. & vb. n. Festooning.]

Definition: To form in festoons, or to adorn with festoons.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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