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ghirlanda

/ɡirˈlan.da/noun · feminineC1
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Meaning

garland, wreath

  • a circular arrangement of flowers, leaves, or twigs used as decoration or a tribute

In a sentence

Abbiamo appeso una ghirlanda di pino sulla porta d'ingresso.

We hung a pine wreath on the front door.

Vuoi intrecciare una ghirlanda di fiori freschi per la festa?

Do you want to weave a garland of fresh flowers for the party?

Non c'era nessuna ghirlanda sopra il camino ieri sera.

There wasn't any garland above the fireplace last night.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
ghirlandafeminine · singular
ghirlandefeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Often associated with festive seasonal decorations (e.g. Christmas wreaths) or classical headbands.

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