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- noun Plural form of
garland . - verb Third-person singular simple present indicative form of
garland .
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At last wreathed in garlands who only knee each other in our
dorothy terry | ephipany of the entublar heirs « poetry dispatch & other notes from the underground 2007
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Marigolds may also be strung in garlands, fixed onto a wreath or cross-shaped base, or arranged in clay pots to adorn the offering.
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Marigolds may also be strung in garlands, fixed onto a wreath or cross-shaped base, or arranged in clay pots to adorn the offering.
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Marigolds may also be strung in garlands, fixed onto a wreath or cross-shaped base, or arranged in clay pots to adorn the offering.
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She looked out between the rosaries that hung in garlands over the window panes.
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We exchanged flower garlands, which is customary in Hindu weddings, and our pastor performed a simple but memorable ceremony in which both families participated.
Living the 7 Habits STEPHEN R. COVEY 2001
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The cherubs with their garlands are a relaxation, like a smile on a grave face; yet the total effect is rather calm thoughtfulness than sternness.
A Wanderer in Venice Harry [Illustrator] Morley 1903
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When their prayers are answered, he or she must return to make the offering promised, such as garlands of jasmine flowers or bunches of bananas which the spirits are especially fond of.
Wat Phnom – Phnom Penh Will 2009
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a swine to him before their doors; and the dragon, and the pye on account of its chattering: the trees and plants used in his garlands were the fir, the oak, ivy, the fig, and vine; as also the daffodil, or narcissus.
Roman Antiquities, and Ancient Mythology For Classical Schools (2nd ed) Charles K. Dillaway
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There are other decorations such as garlands, ribands, stars landscapes, vines-no doubt in many cases having a symbolic meaning.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 7: Gregory XII-Infallability 1840-1916 1913
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