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   Fes·toon

   /feˈsto͞on/

   

   noun

   • 1. a chain or garland of flowers, leaves, or ribbons, hung in a curve as a decoration.
   • ▪ a carved or molded ornament representing a festoon.

   verb

   • 1. adorn (a place) with ribbons, garlands, or other decorations: "the room was festooned with balloons and streamers"

   Word Origin mid 17th century: from French feston, from Italian festone ‘festal ornament’, from festum, (plural) festa ‘feast’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. festoonery noun

   Scrabble Points: 10

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