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   festoon

   /fɛˈstuːn/

   noun

   • 1. a chain or garland of flowers, leaves, or ribbons, hung in a curve as a decoration.
   • ▪ a carved or moulded ornament representing a festoon.
   • 2. a Eurasian butterfly or moth patterned with dark arcs on a lighter background.

   verb

   • 1. adorn (a place) with chains, garlands, or other decorations: "the staffroom was festooned with balloons and streamers"

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

   Derivatives

   • 1. festoonery noun

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