wreath
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3.1
- noun
- /riːθ/
:
corona
- And in fact she holds a Laurel wreath above his head, crowning him because of that victory.
- a floral wreath
- a wreath of flowers
- lay a wreath
So I've made lots of seed wreaths after our first video of that.
- So I've made lots of seed wreaths after our first video of that.
- We have our stocking holder ease I believe might be the candle wreaths.
- I will find out here Here is my wreath.
Examples
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During the memorial service, they placed a beautiful wreath on the altar as a tribute to the deceased.
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Annie leans over and places the wreath at the head of the grave.
Fiction book (1993) -
In that case, we'll send you a wreath with love.
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That giant wreath needed a bow that was bigger and better.
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Here's my finished wreath with a little ribbon.
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The front door, on which hung a great wreath with a red satin bow, had been closed.
Fiction book (1990) -
Her loose, flowing, light blonde hair was wet; a rose wreath crowned her head.
Fiction book (1991) -
Annie intends to lay a plastic wreath on the grave of her husband.
Fiction book (1993) -
The laurel wreath is ready now To place upon his loyal brow.
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The emblem of the Games is the olive wreath, the prize awarded to winning ancient Olympic athletes.
Academic text (2004)
Synonyms
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4.2
A band of flowers or leaves used as a decoration
8
6.1
A necklace of flowers given to welcome someone, often in Hawaii
2
7.4
A circle of leaves worn on the head to show victory or honor
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9.9
A small ring of flowers or leaves worn on the head
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7.0
A circular band of laurel leaves worn on the head to show victory or honor
A ring of flowers or leaves worn on the head
A crown of laurel leaves worn on the head to show victory or honour used in ancient Greece and Rome
Compounds
A crown of laurel leaves worn on the head to show victory or honour used in ancient Greece and Rome
A shrub with curving branches and groups of small white flowers, often grown in gardens
A bush with many small white flowers that bloom in spring, often grown in gardens
How Decorative
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3.1
25
4.2
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word wreath comes from an old word meaning 'to twist' and is related to writhe, which also means 'to twist'. That's why a wreath is a ring of flowers or leaves made by twisting them together.