wreathless
World English Dictionary
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| —n , pl wreaths | |
| 1. | a band of flowers or foliage intertwined into a ring, usually placed on a grave as a memorial or worn on the head as a garland or a mark of honour |
| 2. | any circular or spiral band or formation |
| 3. | a spiral or circular defect appearing in porcelain and glassware |
| [Old English wrǣth, wrǣd; related to Middle Low German wrēden to twist. See | |
| 'wreathless | |
| —adj | |
| 'wreathlike | |
| —adj | |
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