wreath
/ɹiːθ/noun
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Something twisted, intertwined, or curled.
Example: a wreath of smoke; a wreath of clouds
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.
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:orletorseA defect in glass.
verb
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To place an entwined circle of flowers upon or around something.
To wrap around something in a circle.
Example: At the funeral, a circle of comrades wreathed the grave of the honored deceased.
To curl, writhe or spiral in the form of a wreath.