festone

Definitions of festone
  1. noun
    an embellishment consisting of a decorative representation of a string of flowers suspended between two points; used on pottery or in architectural work
    see moresee less
    type of:
    frangia, frangiatura, svolazzo
    a superfluous ornament
  2. noun
    a curtain of fabric draped and bound at intervals to form graceful curves
    see moresee less
    type of:
    cortina, drappeggio, panneggiamento, panneggio, tenda
    hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
  3. noun
    flower chains suspended in curves between points as a decoration
Cite this entry
Style:
MLA
  • MLA
  • APA
  • Chicago

Copy citation
DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘festone'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors. Send us feedback
Word Family