What does wreathe mean?
Definitions for wreathe
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Princeton's WordNet
wreatheverb
move with slow, sinuous movements
wreatheverb
decorate or deck with wreaths
"wreathe the grave site"
wreathe, windverb
form into a wreath
Wiktionary
wreatheverb
To twist, curl or entwine something into a shape similar to a wreath
wreatheverb
To form a wreathlike shape around something
wreatheverb
To curl, writhe or spiral in the form of a wreath
wreatheverb
To turn violently aside or around; to wrench.
Etymology: Partly a back-formation of wreathen (past participle of writhe), and partly from wreath.
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wreathe
A wreathe is typically a circular arrangement of flowers, leaves, or other materials that is often used for decoration or commemoration purposes, especially during holidays like Christmas or events like funerals. Alternatively, in a verb form, to wreathe means to surround, encircle or adorn something in the manner of a wreath.
Webster Dictionary
Wreathenoun
to cause to revolve or writhe; to twist about; to turn
Wreathenoun
to twist; to convolve; to wind one about another; to entwine
Wreathenoun
to surround with anything twisted or convolved; to encircle; to infold
Wreathenoun
to twine or twist about; to surround; to encircle
Wreatheverb
to be intewoven or entwined; to twine together; as, a bower of wreathing trees
Etymology: [See Wreath, n.]
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of wreathe in Chaldean Numerology is: 1
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of wreathe in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
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