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Look up: Wreath

  1. Wreath
    In heraldry, a wreath is an appendage to the shield, placed above it, and supporting the crest. A wreath generally takes the form of an orle, represents a twist of two rolls of silk, one of the principal metal, the other of the principal colour in the arms.
    Found on http://www.probertencyclopaedia.com/brow

  2. Wreath
    A hand made ring of leaves or flowers
    Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/visitor-contrib

  3. wreath
    [n] - flower arrangement consisting of a circular band of foliage or flowers for ornamental purposes 2. [v] - encircle with or as if with a wreath
    Found on http://www.webdictionary.co.uk/definitio

  4. wreath
    A hand-made ring of leaves or flowers worn on the head.
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  5. Wreath
    Wreath noun ; plural Wreaths . [ Middle English wrethe , Anglo-Saxon wrǣð a twisted band, from wrīðan to twist. See Writhe .] 1. Something twisted, intertwined, or curled; as, a wre...
    Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/W/54

  6. wreath
    A structure resembling a twisted or entwined band or a garland. ... Origin: A.S. Wraeth, a bandage ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
    Found on http://www.mondofacto.com/facts/dictiona

  7. wreath
    garland noun flower arrangement consisting of a circular band of foliage or flowers for ornamental purposes
    Found on http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/web

  8. Wreath
    • (n.) Something twisted, intertwined, or curled; as, a wreath of smoke; a wreath of flowers. • (n.) A garland; a chaplet, esp. one given to a victor. • (n.) An appendage to the shield, placed above it, and supporting the crest (see Illust. of Crest). It generally represents a twist o...
    Found on http://thinkexist.com/dictionary/meaning

  9. wreath
    (from the article `heraldry`) ...it always should be depicted in illustrations of a man`s arms. It is bad heraldry when the helmet is absent and the crest is airborne above the ...
    Found on http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/w/55

  10. wreath
    circular garland, usually woven of flowers, leaves, and foliage, that traditionally indicates honour or celebration. The wreath in ancient Egypt was ... [2 related articles]
    Found on http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/w/55

  11. Wreath
    Wreath is American slang for cabbage.
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  12. Wreath
    Wreath is American slang for cabbage.
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  13. Wreath
    In costume, a wreath is an ornamental twisted band worn about the head.
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  14. wreath
    Type: Term Pronunciation: rēth Definitions: 1. A structure resembling a twisted or entwined band or a garland.
    Found on http://www.medilexicon.com/medicaldictio

  15. Wreath
    A `wreath` is an assortment of flowers, leaves, fruits, twigs and/or various materials that is constructed to resemble a ring. They are used typically as christmas decorations to symbolize the coming of Christ, also known as the Advent season in Christianity. They are also used as festive headdresse...
    Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wreath

  16. Wreath
    (attire) A `wreath` is a headdress made from leaves, grasses, flowers or branches. It is typically worn in festive occasions and on holy days and has a long history and association with ancient pageants and ceremonies. Outside of occasional use, the wreath can also used as a crown. The wreath...
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