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garland

/ˈɡɑɹ.lənd/ noun C1
  1. A circular or linear decoration, especially one of plaited flowers or leaves, worn on the body or draped as a decoration.
  2. An accolade or mark of honour.
  3. A metal gutter placed round a mineshaft on the inside, to catch water running down inside the shaft and run it into a drainpipe.
  4. The crown of a monarch.
  5. A book of extracts in prose or poetry; an anthology. (dated)
  6. The top; the thing most prized.
  7. A sort of netted bag used by sailors to keep provisions in.
  8. A grommet or ring of rope lashed to a spar for convenience in handling.

Plural garlands

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