A circular arrangement of flowers, leaves, or other objects, typically for decorative purposes, especially around a central point, such as a door, gate, or biblical statue.
"Wreath" Examples
Usage Examples:
1. Decorative Use
The wedding ceremony turned out to be beautiful with the stunning floral wreath on the bride's head, made of purple flowers arranged in a circular shape.
2. Musical Context
The musician started singing "Deck the Halls" as she unwrapped the bright evergreen wreath adorned with holly leaves and shiny red berries on the church door.
3. Monarchical Title
The royal wedding featured Prince William and Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge, with a wreath holder placed strategically above them, symbolizing loyalty and honor.
4. Confrontation
The warriors wore garlands or "wres" [Old English: wreath] as war-trophies: Emperor Rudolf II also used them, as at his toilet.
5. Where it was originally adopted
The Cashel wattle (Malus domestica 'Cashel'), also known as Cashel apple or Dryad, is a cultivar of domesticated apple found in Ireland, where the Romans first cultivated the tree which became an integral part of their wreaths to honor deities through flowers.