/
fɛˈstuːn/
n.
an ornamental chain or garland of flowers, leaves, or ribbons, hung in a curve.
▸a carved or moulded ornament representing this.
v.
(
often be festooned with)
adorn with festoons or other decorations.
Etymology
C17: from Fr. feston, from Ital. festone ‘festal ornament’.
