Meaning
festoon, garland
- A decorative chain or strip of flowers, leaves, paper, or ribbons hung in a curve.
- An ornamental carved or painted motif resembling a hanging garland.
In a sentence
Hanno decorato l'intera sala con festoni colorati per il compleanno.
They decorated the entire hall with colorful garlands for the birthday.
Dove possiamo appendere questo festone luminoso?
Where can we hang this illuminated festoon?
Non avevano ancora rimosso i vecchi festoni dalla parete.
They hadn't taken the old garlands down from the wall yet.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| festone | masculine · singular |
| festoni | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often used in the plural (festoni) when describing party or holiday decorations.