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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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