Festooned


[fe-stoon] /fɛˈstun/

noun
1.
a string or chain of flowers, foliage, ribbon, etc., suspended in a curve between two points.
2.
a decorative representation of this, as in architectural work or on pottery.
3.
a fabric suspended, draped, and bound at intervals to form graceful loops or scalloped folds.
4.
Dentistry. the garlandlike area of the gums surrounding the necks of the teeth.
verb (used with object)
5.
to adorn with or as with festoons:
to festoon a hall.
6.
to form into festoons:
to festoon flowers and leaves.
7.
Dentistry. to reproduce natural gum patterns around the teeth or a denture.
8.
to connect by festoons.
/fɛˈstuːn/
noun
1.
a decorative chain of flowers, ribbons, etc, suspended in loops; garland
2.
a carved or painted representation of this, as in architecture, furniture, or pottery
3.

4.

verb (transitive)
5.
to decorate or join together with festoons
6.
to form into festoons
n.

1620s, from French feston (16c.), from Italian festone, literally “a festive ornament,” apparently from festa “celebration, feast,” from Vulgar Latin *festa (see feast (n.)). The verb is attested from 1789. Related: Festooned.

festoon fes·toon (fě-stōōn’)
n.
A carving in the base material of a denture that simulates the contours of the natural tissue being replaced by the denture.

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