Garlanding: meaning, definitions and examples

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garlanding

 

[ หˆษกรคrหŒlรคnding ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

decoration, celebration

Garlanding is the act of adorning or decorating with garlands. It is often used in various cultures to celebrate festivals, weddings, and other significant events. This practice involves using flowers, leaves, or other materials to create a decorative arrangement that is typically hung or worn. Garlands can symbolize beauty, honor, and respect, and they play a significant role in many traditions worldwide.

Synonyms

adornment, decorating, wreathing

Examples of usage

  • The wedding ceremony was enhanced by garlanding the altar with fresh flowers.
  • During the festival, the locals engage in garlanding statues of deities.
  • She wore a beautiful garland made of jasmine around her neck.

Translations

Translations of the word "garlanding" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น guirlanda

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคพเคฐเฅเคฒเฅˆเค‚เคกเคฟเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Girlande

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ garland

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณั–ั€ะปัะฝะดะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ girlanda

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฌใƒผใƒฉใƒณใƒ‰

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท guirlande

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ guirnalda

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รงelenk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ€๋žœ๋“œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุงุฌ ุงู„ุฒู‡ูˆุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ girlanda

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ girlanda

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่Šฑ็Žฏ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ girlanda

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ krans

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะณั–ั€ะปัะฝะดะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒ˜แƒ แƒšแƒแƒœแƒ“แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ girilanda

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ guirnalda

Etymology

The word 'garlanding' originates from the Middle English term 'gerlond', which itself comes from the Old French 'gerland', meaning a wreath or garland. This term can be traced further back to the Latin word 'corona', meaning crown or wreath, which conveys the idea of circular decoration typically made from flowers and leaves. Historically, garlands were used in various ancient civilizations, including the Greeks and Romans, who made them to honor gods, celebrate victories, and adorn themselves during festivities. Over centuries, the significance of garlanding has evolved into a universal practice for celebrations and rituals, emphasizing beauty and reverence in different cultures.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,503, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.