festoon

¹fes·toon

noun \fes-ˈtün\

Definition of FESTOON

1

: a decorative chain or strip hanging between two points

2

: a carved, molded, or painted ornament representing a decorative chain

Origin of FESTOON

French feston, from Italian festone, from festa festival, from Latin — more at feast

First Known Use: 1630

Rhymes with FESTOON

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