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festoon
noun
verb
Flower chains suspended in curves between points as a decoration
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fɛsˈtuːn
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noun
Flower chains suspended in curves between points as a decoration
noun
An embellishment consisting of a decorative representation of a string of flowers suspended between two points; used on pottery or in architectural work
noun
A curtain of fabric draped and bound at intervals to form graceful curves
verb
Decorate with strings of flowers
“The public buildings were festooned for the holiday”
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The public buildings were festooned for the holiday
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