garland

Meanings

• noun

  A circular or vertical arrangement of flowers, fruit, leaves, or other objects, used for decoration.

• noun

  A series of honors, awards, or distinctions.

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with garland
dandeland , mandalan , pandemonal

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Variants

List of all variants of garland that leads to same result
garland , garlands , garlanded , garlanding , Garland , Hamlin Garland , Hannibal Hamlin Garland , Frances Ethel Gumm , Frances Gumm , Judy Garland

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Etymology

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Originally derived from the Old English word 'garlan' meaning 'wreath' or 'garland'.

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Trivia

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1. Garlands have been used as symbols of love and devotion since ancient times. In some cultures, it is customary to exchange garlands during wedding ceremonies.

2. The longest recorded garland measured 1,142 meters (3,746 feet) long and was created in India in 2010.

3. The word 'garland' comes from the Old English word 'garlan', which means 'wreath' or 'garland'.

4. In some parts of India, it is customary to wear a garland of neem leaves on the head to ward off evil spirits.

5. Garlands made of jasmine flowers are believed to have aphrodisiac properties and are often used in Indian weddings.

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Related Concepts

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1. Crown: A garland that is worn on the head as a symbol of royalty or victory.

2. Wreath: A circular garland made of flowers, leaves, or other materials.

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Culture

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Garlands have been used for various cultural, historical, and symbolic purposes throughout history. In many cultures, they are used as decorations for religious ceremonies and festivals. For example, in Hinduism, garlands made of flowers, fruits, and leaves are used to decorate idols of gods and goddesses. In ancient Greece, garlands were used as crowns for victors in the Olympic Games. In literature, garlands have been used as metaphors for honors, accolades, and achievements. For instance, in Shakespeare's play 'Julius Caesar', Brutus says, 'Not that I loved Caesar less, but that I loved Rome more.' This line is often interpreted as meaning that Brutus saw Caesar's ambition as a threat to Rome and felt compelled to assassinate him to preserve the Republic.

How to Memorize "garland"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a beautiful garland made of flowers and leaves, twisting and turning around an object or person.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'garland' with the idea of decoration or honors.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Garlands Are Lovely Decorations' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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