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Synonyms for festoon

Noun

1. festoon, curtain, drape, drapery, mantle, pall
usage: a curtain of fabric draped and bound at intervals to form graceful loops
2. festoon, embellishment
usage: an embellishment consisting of a decorative representation of a string of flowers suspended between two points; used on pottery or in architectural work
3. festoon, festoonery, flower chain
usage: flower chains suspended in loops between points

Verb

1. festoon, decorate, adorn, grace, ornament, embellish, beautify
usage: decorate with strings of flowers; "The public buildings were festooned for the holiday"
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