Garlanded

/ˈɡɑːrləndɪd/ adjective

Definition

Decorated with or adorned by garlands; wearing or covered with a garland or garlands.

Etymology

From garland (a wreath or chain of flowers) plus -ed (adjective-forming suffix indicating possession of the quality), creating an adjective meaning 'having garlands.'

Kelly Says

In classical Greek and Roman celebrations, garlanded warriors and athletes were honored with flower wreaths, a tradition that lives on today in wedding flowers and victory wreaths.

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