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Synonyms for festoon


Grammar : Verb
Spell : fe-stoon
Phonetic Transcription : fɛˈstun



Définition of festoon

Origin :
  • 1620s, from French feston (16c.), from Italian festone, literally "a festive ornament," apparently from festa "celebration, feast," from Vulgar Latin *festa (see feast (n.)). The verb is attested from 1789. Related: Festooned.
  • verb decorate
Example sentences :
  • Every tiny house, even when it stood on the beach, had its own festoon of flowers.
  • Extract from : « Walking Shadows » by Alfred Noyes
  • He was so fond of the festoon that he sometimes painted it alone.
  • Extract from : « The Standard Galleries - Holland » by Esther Singleton
  • Festoon the sides of the scenery and the ceiling with spruce and flowers.
  • Extract from : « Home Pastimes; or Tableaux Vivants » by James H. Head
  • At the banquet a festoon of roses was suspended over the table.
  • Extract from : « The International Auxiliary Language Esperanto » by George Cox
  • Cook came out of the library where she was assisting with the festoon hanging.
  • Extract from : « More William » by Richmal Crompton
  • For decoration use autumnal grasses, wheat, oats and corn, and festoon strings of them wherever possible.
  • Extract from : « Suppers » by Paul Pierce
  • Bank the fire-place and corners with boughs of autumn leaves, and festoon them in garlands wherever there is a vacant place.
  • Extract from : « Suppers » by Paul Pierce
  • Horsehair was used for covering by both makers, and in both cases gilt-headed nails put in a festoon were used to fasten it down.
  • Extract from : « The Old Furniture Book » by N. Hudson Moore
  • At the top of the picture across the cloud-strewn sky is a festoon of fruits, Crivelli's characteristic decoration.
  • Extract from : « Artists Past and Present » by Elisabeth Luther Cary
  • Between the posts hung a festoon of signalling flags, long pointed strips of bunting with red balls or blue on them.
  • Extract from : « Hyacinth » by George A. Birmingham

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