Festoon word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "festoon" word

[noun] flower chains suspended in loops between points
[noun] an embellishment consisting of a decorative representation of a string of flowers suspended between two points; used on pottery or in architectural work
[noun] a curtain of fabric draped and bound at intervals to form graceful loops
[verb] decorate with festoons; "The public buildings were festooned for the holiday"

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\Fes*toon"\, n. [F. feston (cf. Sp. feston, It. festone), prob. fr. L. festum festival. See {Feast}.] 1. A garland or wreath hanging in a depending curve, used in decoration for festivals, etc.; anything arranged in this way. 2. (Arch. & Sculp.) A carved ornament consisting of flowers, and leaves, intermixed or twisted together, wound with a ribbon, and hanging or depending in a natural curve. See Illust. of {Bucranium}.
\Fes*toon"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Festooned}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Festooning}.] To form in festoons, or to adorn with festoons.

Synonyms for festoon

festoonery

Related terms: arc, boughpot, bouquet, boutonniere, bow, bravery, buttonhole, catacaustic, catenary, caustic, chaplet, chiffon, circle, clinquant, conchoid, corsage, crook, curl, curve, diacaustic, ellipse, festoons, finery, flower arrangement, folderol, foofaraw, frilliness, frilling, frills, frills and furbelows, frippery, froufrou, fuss, gaiety, garland, gaudery, gilding, gilt, gingerbread, hook, hyperbola, lei, lituus, nosegay, parabola, paste, pinchbeck, posy, sinus, spray, superfluity, tinsel, tracery, trappings, trickery, trumpery, wreath

The fun area, different aproach to word »festoon«

Let's analyse "festoon" as pure text. This string has Seven letters in Two syllables and Three vowels. 42.9% of vowels is 4.3% more then average English word. Written in backwards: NOOTSEF. Average typing speed for these characters is 1885 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: ..-. . ... - --- --- -.

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: festoon: 5 + 6 + 6 = 17, reduced: 8 . and the final result is Eight.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: festoon: 6 + 5 + 1 + 2 + 6 + 6 + 5 = 31, reduced: 4, and the final result is Four.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
E (1)	5	Hierophant	Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive
F (1)	6	Lovers	Practical, Faithful, Organizer
N (1)	14	Temperance	Healer, Wise, Survivor, Crafty
O (2)	15	Devil	Optimist, Gamesman, Marketer, Hunter
S (1)	19	Sun	Colorful, Bright, Perceptive
T (1)	20	Judgement	Unswerving, Steadfast, Demanding, Forceful

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