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Word: Festoon
Speech Type: Noun
mid 17th century: from French feston, from Italian festone ‘festal ornament’, from festum, (plural) festa ‘feast’
fɛˈstuːn
a chain or garland of flowers, leaves, or ribbons, hung in a curve as a decoration.
Short Definition:garland of flowers, leaves, etc.
a Eurasian butterfly or moth patterned with dark arcs on a lighter background.
Short Definition:butterfly or moth
Word: Festoon
Speech Type: Verb
fɛˈstuːn
adorn (a place) with chains, garlands, or other decorations
Short Definition:adorn with garlands etc.
Examples:- the staffroom was festooned with balloons and streamers
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