Definition of Wreath

1. Noun. Flower arrangement consisting of a circular band of foliage or flowers for ornamental purposes.

Exact synonyms: Chaplet, Coronal, Garland, Lei
Specialized synonyms: Crown, Bay Wreath, Laurel, Laurel Wreath
Generic synonyms: Floral Arrangement, Flower Arrangement
Derivative terms: Garland

Definition of Wreath

1. n. Something twisted, intertwined, or curled; as, a wreath of smoke; a wreath of flowers.

2. n. Something twisted, intertwined, or curled; as, a wreath of smoke; a wreath of flowers.

Definition of Wreath

1. Noun. Something twisted, intertwined, or curled. ¹

2. Noun. An ornamental circular band made e.g. of plaited flowers and leaves, and used as decoration; a garland; a chaplet, especially one given to a victor. ¹

3. Noun. (heraldry) An appendage to the shield, placed above it, and supporting the crest. 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. ¹

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

5. Verb. To wrap around something in a circle. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Wreath

1. a band of flowers [n -S] : WREATHY [adj]

Medical Definition of Wreath

1. A structure resembling a twisted or entwined band or a garland. Origin: A.S. Wraeth, a bandage (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Wreath

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wraying
wrays
wreak
wreak havoc
wreake
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wreakers
wreakful
wreaking
wreakings
wreakless
wreaks
wreath (current term)
wreath-shell
wreathe
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wreathen
wreather
wreathers
wreathes
wreathier
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wreathless
wreathlike
wreaths
wreathy
wrecche

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