wreaths

Meanings

• noun

  A circular arrangement of flowers, leaves, and other decorative items, often used as a decoration or a symbol of honor or commemoration.

  - "She wore a wreath of roses on her head for the wedding ceremony."
  - "The victor in the ancient Olympic Games was crowned with a laurel wreath."
  - "A memorial wreath was laid at the tomb of the fallen soldier."

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Synonyms

orle , torse

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with wreaths
breaths , deaths , feasts , greats , heaths , leaths , reaps , teas , weaves

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Variants

List of all variants of wreaths that leads to same result
wreath , wreaths , wreathe , wreathed , wreathes , wreathing , Advent wreath , Advent wreaths , bridal wreath , bridal wreaths

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Etymology

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From Old English 'wreath', related to weave.

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Trivia

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1. Wreaths have been used as symbols of love and admiration since ancient times. In ancient Greece, a wreath of olive branches was given as a symbol of peace.

2. The largest wreath on record measured 2,280 square feet and was made of sunflowers and corn in 1993.

3. In some cultures, it is believed that wearing a wreath made of certain herbs can bring good luck or ward off evil.

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Related Concepts

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1. Crown: A circular headband or other decorative band, often used as a symbol of power or honor, similar to a wreath.

2. Garland: A decorative arrangement of flowers, leaves, or other materials, similar to a wreath, but not necessarily circular in shape.

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Culture

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Wreaths have been used in various cultures and civilizations throughout history, often as symbols of victory, honor, or commemoration. In ancient Greece and Rome, wreaths were used to crown victors in the Olympic Games, while in Norse mythology, wreaths were used as funeral offerings. Wreaths have also been used in literature, art, and music, such as in Shakespeare's plays and Beethoven's Symphony No. 3.

How to Memorize "wreaths"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize making a wreath by weaving together flowers, leaves, and other decorative items in a circular pattern.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'wreath' with the image of a circular arrangement of flowers or leaves.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'wreath' by associating it with the phrase 'round and round, weave it tight, a wreath'.

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