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Definition of Wreath
1. Noun. Flower arrangement consisting of a circular band of foliage or flowers for ornamental purposes.
Specialized synonyms: Crown, Bay Wreath, Laurel, Laurel Wreath
Generic synonyms: Floral Arrangement, Flower Arrangement
Derivative terms: Garland
Definition of Wreath
1. n. Something twisted, intertwined, or curled; as, a wreath of smoke; a wreath of flowers.
2. n. Something twisted, intertwined, or curled; as, a wreath of smoke; a wreath of flowers.
Definition of Wreath
1. Noun. Something twisted, intertwined, or curled. ¹
2. 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. ¹
3. Noun. (heraldry) 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. ¹
4. Verb. To place an entwined circle of flowers upon or around something. ¹
5. Verb. To wrap around something in a circle. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Wreath
1. a band of flowers [n -S] : WREATHY [adj]
Medical Definition of Wreath
1. A structure resembling a twisted or entwined band or a garland. Origin: A.S. Wraeth, a bandage (05 Mar 2000)