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Word of the Day – Festoon

By June 17, 2020Word of the Day

Festoon (noun)

fes-toon

A chain or garland of flowers, leaves, or ribbons, hung in a curve as a decoration.

Mid 17th century from French feston, from Italian festone ‘festal ornament’, from festum, (plural) festa ‘feast’.

Example sentences

“We used festoon lights to brighten up the space.”

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