First Known Use: 14th century
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1garland
noun gar·land \ˈgär-lənd\
: a ring or rope that is made of leaves, flowers, or some other material and that is used as a decoration
Full Definition of GARLAND
1
: a circular or spiral arrangement of intertwined material (as flowers or leaves)
2
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Origin of GARLAND
Middle English, from Anglo-French garlande
2garland
verb
: to put a garland on (someone or something)
Full Definition of GARLAND
transitive verb
1
: to form into a garland
2
: to adorn with or as if with a garland
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First Known Use of GARLAND
15th century
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biographical name Gar·land \ˈgär-lənd\
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(Hannibal) Hamlin 1860–1940 Am. nov.
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Judy 1922–1969 originally Frances Gumm Am. actress & singer
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geographical name Gar·land \ˈgär-lənd\
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GARLANDED Defined for Kids
1garland
noun gar·land \ˈgär-lənd\
Definition of GARLAND for Kids
: a wreath or rope of material (as leaves or flowers)
2garland
verb
gar·land·edgar·land·ing
Definition of GARLAND for Kids
: to form into or decorate with a garland <Flowers garlanded her head.>
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