garland
Sign in to saveA garland is a decorative braid, knot or wreath of flowers, leaves, or other material. Garlands can be worn on the head or around the neck, hung on an inanimate object, or laid in a place of cultural or religious importance. In contemporary times, garlands are used to decorate, especially around holidays. thumb|Tinsel garlands on a Christmas tree
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- Etymology
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- Indian subcontinent
- India
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A garland is a decorative braid, knot or wreath of flowers, leaves, or other material. Garlands can be worn on the head or around the neck, hung on an inanimate object, or laid in a place of cultural or religious importance. In contemporary times, garlands are used to decorate, especially around holidays. thumb|Tinsel garlands on a Christmas tree
==Etymology== From the French , itself from the Italian , a braid. thumb|A Bellis|daisy chain