Festooneries

/fɛˈstunəriz/ noun

Definition

Plural of festoonery; festoons collectively or excessively applied decorations resembling festoons.

Etymology

From 'festoon' plus '-ery' (a suffix indicating a collection, practice, or excessive display of something), with the plural '-ies.' This whimsical term humorously describes overabundant festoon decoration.

Kelly Says

'Festooneries' is what happens when someone has too many festoons and decides to triple down—it's English's delightful way of mocking excessive Christmas decorations.

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