festoon
fes
ˌfɛs
fes
toon
ˈtun
toon
/fɛstˈuːn/

Definition & Meaning of "festoon"in English

to festoon
01

to decorate with strings of flowers or other decorative items

Transitive: to festoon a space with decorative items
to festoon definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
action verb
regular
present tense
festoon
3rd person singular
festoons
present participle
festooning
past simple
festooned
past participle
festooned
Examples
To celebrate the wedding, they chose to festoon the venue with strings of vibrant flowers.
Festoon
01

a butterfly species found in Europe and Asia, with brownish wings marked with blue and orange spots and lines

Grammatical Information
animacy status
animal
Composition
Simple
countable
plural form
festoons

What is a "festoon"?

A festoon refers to a distinctive wing pattern characterized by a series of elongated, rounded shapes or loops. These loops or festoons often appear in alternating light and dark colors, creating a visually striking and intricate design. Festoons can be found on the wings of various butterfly species, adding a unique element to their overall appearance. This wing pattern serves multiple purposes, including camouflage, predator deterrence, and species recognition.

02

flower chains suspended in curves between points as a decoration

03

an embellishment consisting of a decorative representation of a string of flowers suspended between two points; used on pottery or in architectural work

04

a curtain of fabric draped and bound at intervals to form graceful curves

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