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festoon in Italian

festoon in Italian is ghirlanda, festone, inghirlandare — festoon means a decorative garland or chain that hangs in a loose curve between two fixed points.

festoon in Italian

ghirlanda
noun
An ornament such as a garland or chain which hangs loosely from two tacked spots.
festone
noun
An ornament such as a garland or chain which hangs loosely from two tacked spots.
festone
noun
(architectural element) A bas-relief, painting, or structural motif resembling such an ornament.
inghirlandare
verb
To decorate as if with ornaments, such as garlands or chains, which hang loosely from two tacked spots.

What does "festoon" mean?

  1. noun A decorative garland or chain that hangs in a loose curve between two fixed points.
    "The hall was strung with festoons of paper flowers for the party."
  2. verb To decorate something abundantly, especially by hanging garlands or streamers over it.
    "Volunteers festooned the town square with bunting before the fair."
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festoon in a sentence

  • The hall was strung with festoons of paper flowers for the party.
  • A carved stone festoon ran along the top of the old building.
  • Volunteers festooned the town square with bunting before the fair.
  • The tree was festooned with fairy lights for Christmas.

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What is "festoon" in Italian?
"festoon" in Italian is ghirlanda, festone, inghirlandare. festoon means: A decorative garland or chain that hangs in a loose curve between two fixed points.
How do you use "festoon" in a sentence?
Example: "The hall was strung with festoons of paper flowers for the party." In Italian, "festoon" is ghirlanda, festone, inghirlandare.
Are there other ways to say "festoon" in Italian?
Yes — Italian has 3 translations listed for "festoon": ghirlanda, festone, inghirlandare.
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