Meaning & use
garland
A decorative wreath of flowers, leaves, or other material worn or hung as an ornament.
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Dancers wore garlands of fresh flowers around their necks during the festival.
A garland of pine branches decorated the mantelpiece for the holidays.
A note on using this word
Garland can also be used as a verb meaning to decorate something with such a wreath.
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