wreath (riːθ
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Definitions
noun
Word forms: plural, wreaths, riːðzriːθs
- a band of flowers or foliage intertwined into a ring, usually placed on a grave as a memorial or worn on the head as a garland or a mark of honour
- any circular or spiral band or formation
- a spiral or circular defect appearing in porcelain and glassware
Alternative Forms
ˈwreathless adjective ˈwreathˌlike adjectiveWord Origin
Old English wrǣth, wrǣd; related to Middle Low German wrēden to twist. See writheUsage examples
`And stop - "She noticed the wreath for the first time.
, Death in Fashion (1985)No, it was just one race -- a sprint -- one winner, one olive wreath.
India Today (1996)He attached a handwritten note to his wreath , which read: "In continuing grateful memory.
CBC (2004)The mayor had earlier laid a wreath at the city's war memorial for Remembrance Sunday.
Belfast Telegraph (2003)A small white blossom is the favourite, sometimes sown singly in a woman's hair like little stars, now composed in a thick wreath.
, A BOOK OF LANDS AND PEOPLES (2003)