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wreath
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- pronunciation:
- rith
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a circular band, usu. of flowers or foliage woven or twisted together, used as a symbol or decoration.
The victorious general wore a laurel wreath around his head as he entered the city.A Christmas wreath was hung on the front door.
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| definition 2: |
any similar circular or coiling form or mass.
a wreath of curls |
| related words: |
circle |
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| derivation: |
wreathlike (adj.) |
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