garland

G'ARLAND, noun [Latin gyrus. It seems to denote something round or twisted, for in Spanish it is used for a wreath or cordage or puddening.] 1. A wreath or chaplet made of branches, flowers, fethers and sometimes of precious stones, to be worn on the head like a crown. 2. A ornament of flowers, fruits and leaves intermixed, anciently used at the gates of temples where feasts and solemn rejoicings were held. 3. The top; the principal thing, or thing most prized. 4. A collection of little printed pieces. 5. In ships, a sort of net used by sailors instead of a locker or cupboard. G'ARLAND, verb transitive To deck with a garland