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festoon

verb as in decorate

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These form one of the many island groups that hang like a fringe or festoon on the skirt of the continent of Asia.

Between the posts hung a festoon of signalling flags, long pointed strips of bunting with red balls or blue on them.

For decoration use autumnal grasses, wheat, oats and corn, and festoon strings of them wherever possible.

Bank the fire-place and corners with boughs of autumn leaves, and festoon them in garlands wherever there is a vacant place.

"But I am not a fortune-teller," he said, letting his head drop into a festoon of towel, and towelling away at his two ears.

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On this page you'll find 21 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to festoon, such as: adorn, deck, drape, hang, swag, and trim.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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