Garlandless

/ˈɡɑːrləndləs/ adjective

Definition

Without garlands; lacking garlands or floral decorations.

Etymology

From garland plus -less (suffix meaning 'without' or 'lacking'), creating an adjective that describes the absence of garlands.

Kelly Says

The -less suffix is brilliantly productive in English—you can add it to almost any noun and create a new adjective meaning 'without that thing,' giving English endless descriptive possibilities.

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