[gahr-luh
nd] 
| 1. | a wreath or festoon of flowers, leaves, or other material, worn for ornament or as an honor or hung on something as a decoration: A garland of laurel was placed on the winner's head. |
| 2. | a representation of such a wreath or festoon. |
| 3. | a collection of short literary pieces, as poems and ballads; literary miscellany. |
| 4. | Nautical. a band, collar, or grommet, as of rope. |
| 5. | to crown with a garland; deck with garlands. |