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Definition of: festoon
(fes·t
n′) noun
1. A decorative garland or band hanging in a curve between two points.
2. An ornamental carving resembling a wreath or garland.
—v.t.
1. To decorate with festoons.
2. To fashion into festoons.
3. To link together by festoons. [<F feston <Ital. festone <festa a feast <L festus]
—fes·toon′y adjective
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