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festoon

/fɛsˈtuːn/
noun
  1. An ornament such as a garland or chain which hangs loosely from two tacked spots.

  2. A bas-relief, painting, or structural motif resembling such an ornament.

  3. A raised cable with light globes attached.

verb
  1. To decorate with ornaments, such as garlands or chains, which hang loosely from two tacked spots.

  2. To make festoons.

  3. To decorate or bedeck abundantly.

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