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1gar·land

noun \ˈgär-lənd\

Definition of GARLAND

1
: a circular or spiral arrangement of intertwined material (as flowers or leaves)
2
: anthology, collection
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Examples of GARLAND

  1. They placed a garland of flowers around her neck.

Origin of GARLAND

Middle English, from Anglo-French garlande
First Known Use: 14th century

2garland

transitive verb

Definition of GARLAND

1
: to form into a garland
2
: to adorn with or as if with a garland

First Known Use of GARLAND

15th century

Other Household Terms

cruet, curiosity, duvet, fiasco, sham, taper, valance, whatnot

Gar·land

biographical name \ˈgär-lənd\

Definition of GARLAND

(Hannibal) Hamlin 1860–1940 Am. nov.

Garland

biographical name

Definition of GARLAND

Judy 1922–1969 originally Frances Gumm Am. actress & singer

Gar·land

geographical name \ˈgär-lənd\

Definition of GARLAND

city NE Texas NNE of Dallas pop 215,768

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