In nautical terms the difference between garland and bunting
is that
garland is a grommet or ring of rope lashed to a spar for convenience in handling while
bunting is a thin cloth of woven wool from which flags are made; it is light enough to spread in a gentle wind but resistant to fraying in a strong wind.
As nouns the difference between garland and bunting
is that
garland is a wreath, especially one of plaited flowers or leaves, worn on the body or draped as a decoration while
bunting is strips of material used as festive decoration, especially in the colours of the national flag.
As verbs the difference between garland and bunting
is that
garland is to deck or ornament something with a garland while
bunting is present participle of lang=en.
As a proper noun Garland
is {{surname|A=An|occupational|from=occupations}} for a maker or seller of garlands.