Definition of wreath

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Wreath (n.) 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..

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Maypole :: Maypole (n.) A tall pole erected in an open place and wreathed with flowers, about which the rustic May-day sports were had..
Wind :: Wind (v. t.) To turn completely, or with repeated turns; especially, to turn about something fixed; to cause to form convolutions about anything; to coil; to twine; to twist; to wreathe; as, to wind thread on a spool or into a ball..
Torse :: Torse (n.) A wreath.
Spiry :: Spiry (a.) Of a spiral form; wreathed; curled; serpentine.
Unplat :: Unplat (v. t.) To take out the folds or twists of, as something previously platted; to unfold; to unwreathe..
Intwine :: Intwine (v. t.) To twine or twist into, or together; to wreathe; as, a wreath of flowers intwined..
Volution :: Volution (n.) A spiral turn or wreath.
Wreath :: Wreath (n.) A garland; a chaplet, esp. one given to a victor..
Wreath :: Wreath (n.) Something twisted, intertwined, or curled; as, a wreath of smoke; a wreath of flowers..
Floral :: Floral (a.) Pertaining to Flora, or to flowers; made of flowers; as, floral games, wreaths..
Doris :: Doris (n.) A genus of nudibranchiate mollusks having a wreath of branchiae on the back.
Twist :: Twist (v. t.) Hence, to form as if by winding one part around another; to wreathe; to make up..
Crown :: Crown (n.) A wreath or garland, or any ornamental fillet encircling the head, especially as a reward of victory or mark of honorable distinction; hence, anything given on account of, or obtained by, faithful or successful effort; a reward..
Wreaths :: Wreaths (pl. ) of Wreat.
Wreath :: Wreath (n.) 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..
Anthobranchia :: Anthobranchia (n. pl.) A division of nudibranchiate Mollusca, in which the gills form a wreath or cluster upon the posterior part of the back. See Nudibranchiata, and Doris..
Willow :: Willow (n.) Any tree or shrub of the genus Salix, including many species, most of which are characterized often used as an emblem of sorrow, desolation, or desertion. A wreath of willow to show my forsaken plight. Sir W. Scott. Hence, a lover forsaken by, or having lost, the person beloved, is said to wear the willow..
Green :: Green (n.) Fresh leaves or branches of trees or other plants; wreaths; -- usually in the plural.
Interwreathe :: Interwreathe (v. t.) To weave into a wreath; to intertwine.
Torqued :: Torqued (a.) Wreathed; twisted.
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