Definitions for wreath
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Princeton's WordNet(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. wreath, garland, coronal, chaplet, lei(noun)

   flower arrangement consisting of a circular band of foliage or flowers for ornamental purposes

Wiktionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. wreath(Noun)

   Something twisted, intertwined, or curled.

2. wreath(Noun)

   An ornamental circular band made e.g. of plaited flowers and leaves, and used as decoration; a garland; a chaplet, especially one given to a victor.

3. wreath(Noun)

   An appendage to the shield, placed above it, and supporting the crest. It generally represents a twist of two cords of silk, one tinctured like the principal metal, the other like the principal color in the coat of arms.

4. wreath(Verb)

   To place an entwined circle of flowers upon or around something.

5. wreath(Verb)

   To wrap around something in a circle.

   At the funeral, a circle of comrades wreath the grave of the honored deceased.

Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Wreath(noun)

   something twisted, intertwined, or curled; as, a wreath of smoke; a wreath of flowers

2. Wreath(noun)

   a garland; a chaplet, esp. one given to a victor

3. Wreath(noun)

   an appendage to the shield, placed above it, and supporting the crest (see Illust. of Crest). It generally represents a twist of two cords of silk, one tinctured like the principal metal, the other like the principal color in the arms

Origin: [OE. wrethe, AS. wr a twisted band, fr. wran to twist. See Writhe.]

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1. Wreath

   A wreath is an assortment of flowers, leaves, fruits, twigs or various materials that is constructed to resemble a ring. In English-speaking countries, wreaths are used typically as household ornaments, mainly as Christmas decorations to celebrate the birth of Christ. They are also used in ceremonial events in many cultures around the globe. Wreaths have much history and symbolism associated with them. They are usually made from evergreens and symbolize strength, as evergreens last even throughout the harshest winters. Bay laurel may also be used, and these wreaths are known as laurel wreath.

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Wreath

   rēth, n. a chaplet: a garland: anything long and circular: a defect in glass.—v.t. Wreathe (rēth), to form by twisting: to form into a wreath: to twine about or encircle.—v.i. to be interwoven.—adj. Wreath′en (th), wreathed.—n. Wreath′er (th).—adjs. Wreath′less; Wreath′y. [A.S. wrædh, 'a twisted band'—wríthan, to writhe.]

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1. wreath

   A type of decoration and product created and designed in various colors, decorations, materials, flowers and plant material where vital, shapes, sizes and styles, used for a variety of purposes according to the creation and intended purpose.

   Some people create their own Christmas wreath for their door or gate at Christmastime.

   Submitted by MC Harmonious on December 4, 2016

Anagrams for wreath »

1. rethaw, what're

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of wreath in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of wreath in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of wreath in a Sentence

1. Jeremy Corbyn:

   I was present at that wreath-laying, I don’t think I was actually involved in it.”

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