3 definitions found
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Festoon \Fes*toon"\, n. [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.) 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}.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Festoon \Fes*toon"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Festooned}; p. pr &
vb n. {Festooning}.]
To form in festoons, or to adorn with festoons.
From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]:
festoon
n 1: fabric draped and bound at intervals to form graceful loops
2: a decorative representation of a string of flowers suspended
between two points; used on pottery or in architectural
work
3: a string of flowers suspended in a chain between two points
v : decorate with festoons
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