Word Finder - wreath

definition

Something twisted, intertwined, or curled.

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a wreath of smoke;  a wreath of clouds

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An ornamental circular band made, for example, of plaited flowers and leaves, and used as decoration; a garland or chaplet, especially one given to a victor.

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An appendage to the shield, placed above it, and supporting the crest; an orle, a torse. It generally represents a twist of two cords of silk, one tinctured like the principal metal, the other like the principal color in the coat of arms.

synonyms

• orle
• torse

definition

A defect in glass.

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To place an entwined circle of flowers upon or around something.

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To wrap around something in a circle.

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At the funeral, a circle of comrades wreathed the grave of the honored deceased.

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To curl, writhe or spiral in the form of a wreath.

Each wore a wreath of corn, a white fillet and the praetexta.

Around his head hung a wreath of stinking weeds.

Use small Christmas ornaments to decorate a plain wreath.

Then, just glue them into the wreath shape.

When conferred for service in war the cross rests on a green laurel wreath.

Using a wreath decorated with flowers similar to the bridal bouquet.

The characteristic dress of the flamens in general was the apex, a white conical cap, the laena or mantle, and a laurel wreath.

None of the Philadelphia family was in evidence but a gigantic wreath from Delasandro and Company dominated the foot of the casket.

The season is marked by lighting Advent candles set in an Advent wreath at the front of the church.

It is in the form of a celtic crosshead of rough hewn granite in the center of which is a carved wreath.

He said consideration would be given to laying a wreath each year on 23 March to mark Joseph's supreme sacrifice.

A scallop shell niche below the arch contains a ribboned wreath around a cross.

Robert Saulters lays a wreath in memory of all those who paid the supreme sacrifice.

The wreath is circular in shape representing the trinity - no begining or end.

The bride's dress was of white figured silk, her bridal veil was caught up with a wreath of orange blossom.

The Queen lays a wreath there each year to honor the members of the armed forces who have died fighting for their country.

The facade facing Church Street has a carved stone wreath above the main inscription.

A skeleton form lay moldering there In the bridal wreath of that lady fair.

A floral wreath was laid showing the minimum number of Iraqis killed by the conflict.

I have thus painted winners; modern Greeks wearing the olive wreath, looking to the future with humility.

A statue of Fame, holding a laurel wreath, was added at the last moment.

The incident in question related to a holly wreath on a Stromness property being set alight.

At the upper extremity of the spear was a golden wreath encircling the sacred monogram,.

Of the great amount of Roman sculpture the best single piece is a head of Dionysus under the influence of wine, crowned with a wreath of ivy, his right hand thrown carelessly over his head.

The simple nerve-ganglion or brain (g) lies on the anterodorsal side of the pharynx, and by its position determines the orientation of the animal, the cloacal opening lying on the same side, and the course of the gut being" neural."The sense organs are a pair of pigmented eyes (oc), and two pairs of antennae, one anterior proximal and near the wreath, the other distal and usually more or less lateral.

The military badge is a white cross with black and gold edging, resting on a green oak and laurel wreath; the central medallion bears the Prussian Eagle with the arms of Hohenzollern, and is surrounded by a blue fillet with the motto Vom Fels zum Meer; the civil badge is a black eagle, with the head encircled with a blue fillet with the motto.

From the latter point of view - as generalissimo of the forces of Rome, he had the right to the insignia of the commander (the laurel wreath and the fasces), and to the protection of a bodyguard, the praetoriani.

He said consideration would be given to laying a wreath each year on 23 March to mark Joseph 's supreme sacrifice.

The wreath is circular in shape representing the Trinity - no begining or end.

The bride 's dress was of white figured silk, her bridal veil was caught up with a wreath of orange blossom.

Charles laid a wreath at the Cenotaph in remembrance of those who fought in the Far East during the Second World War.

Photograph of Welsh survivors of the Spanish Civil War laying a wreath at the memorial.

Flower would lay the wreath on behalf of the Parish Council.

The Prince lays a wreath of poppies in memory of all the troops who died at the battle of the Somme.

Usually shown with a wreath of flowers in her hair.

His panting breath hung about him like a wreath of white smoke.

When decorating for the shower, keep it festive with a wreath, holly, and a small Christmas tree decorated with ornaments that mom can take home to put on her tree at home.

Alpine Farms do use fake berries in order to elongate the natural smell and look of the wreath.

A Wreath 4 All Seasons is a family-owned business and has some of the most decorated wreaths you may find.

Another handmade wreath company, Harbor Farm goes one step further and provides excellent gift service, if your wreath is a gift.

They pack the wreath carefully and include extra trimming for your mantel or table.

A special gift card with your message is attached if you are sending the wreath as a gift.

For something different and possibly better-looking, purchase a handmade wreath online for a longer-lasting scent.

The holidays never looked as good as a fresh wreath.

Common patterns include a fleur-de-lys, a laurel wreath, and diamond shapes.

Before you buy a tree, a tablecloth, a door wreath, or garland for the railings, take measurements.

You can gather materials you need from outside, like pine cones, holly, twigs, and more, or you can build a wreath with other materials, like silver and gold bells, poinsettia flowers or even candy.

Martha Stewart.com is a terrific resource to get wreath ideas, with step by step instructions on how to make them.

The list of materials that can be used in a wreath is endless and only limited by one's imagination.

This wreath is so elegant and sophisticated, yet it's simple to make.