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Meaning of wreath

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

wreath

Pronunciation:/ɹiːθ/

noun

Definitions

  1. Something twisted, intertwined, or curled.

    Example: a wreath of smoke;  a wreath of clouds

  2. An ornamental circular band made, for example, of plaited flowers and leaves, and used as decoration; a garland or chaplet, especially one given to a victor.

  3. An appendage to the shield, placed above it, and supporting the crest; an orle, a torse. It generally represents a twist of two cords of silk, one tinctured like the principal metal, the other like the principal color in the coat of arms.

    Synonyms:orletorse
  4. A defect in glass.

verb

Definitions

  1. To place an entwined circle of flowers upon or around something.

  2. To wrap around something in a circle.

    Example: At the funeral, a circle of comrades wreathed the grave of the honored deceased.

  3. To curl, writhe or spiral in the form of a wreath.