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wreath / garland

nounfeminineliterário/ɡɾiˈnaldɐ/low

gri·nal·da

Definition

A wreath or circular arrangement of flowers, leaves, or branches, worn as a head ornament, especially by brides, or used as decoration.
The bride wore a delicate wreath of wildflowers in her hair.
The children wove ivy garlands to decorate the room.
Common collocations
bridal wreathfloral wreath

Etymology

Do latim 'corona' (coroa), através do galego-português 'grinalda'.

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