Festoon
Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2005 2:52 pm
Since it is May which is all about flowers this might be a nice word to send out...
festoon -
1. \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}.
2. \Fes*toon"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Festooned}; p. pr. &
vb. n. {Festooning}.]
To form in festoons, or to adorn with festoons.
festoon -
1. \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}.
2. \Fes*toon"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Festooned}; p. pr. &
vb. n. {Festooning}.]
To form in festoons, or to adorn with festoons.