Definition of "garland" in English

noun

1. A circular or linear decoration, especially one of plaited flowers or leaves, worn on the body or draped as a decoration.

2. An accolade or mark of honour.

3. (mining) A metal gutter placed round a mineshaft on the inside, to catch water running down inside the shaft and run it into a drainpipe.

4. The crown of a monarch.

5. (dated) A book of extracts in prose or poetry; an anthology.

6. The top; the thing most prized.

7. (nautical) A sort of netted bag used by sailors to keep provisions in.

8. (nautical) A grommet or ring of rope lashed to a spar for convenience in handling.

verb

1. (transitive) To deck or ornament something with a garland.

2. (transitive) To form something into a garland.