A chain or garland of flowers, leaves, or ribbons, hung in a curve as a decoration
synonyms garland, chain, lei, swathe, swag, loop
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Adorn (a place) with ribbons, garlands, or other decorations
synonyms decorate, adorn, ornament, trim, hang, loop, drape, swathe, garland, wreathe, bedeck
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