festoons

noun

flower chains suspended in curves between points as a decoration

an embellishment consisting of a decorative representation of a string of flowers suspended between two points

a curtain of fabric draped and bound at intervals to form graceful curves

verb

decorate with strings of flowers

Roots

festusfest- · Latin · festive, joyful

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