Noun

(wikipedia wreath) (en noun)

Something twisted, intertwined, or curled.

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An ornamental circular band made e.g. of plaited flowers and leaves, and used as decoration; a garland; a chaplet, especially one given to a victor.

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(label) An appendage to the shield, placed above it, and supporting the crest. It generally represents a twist of two cords of silk, one tinctured like the principal metal, the other like the principal color in the coat of arms.

Noun

(en noun)

A ghost or specter, especially seen just after a person's death.

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