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  • adjective Resembling a wreath.

Etymologies

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wreath +‎ -like

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Examples

  • After taking copious notes for several hours with the wreathlike Quisling, al Maliki, looking much relieved, left withhis bodyguards to drive to the airport and fly back to Iraq, more confident now that he could signHerr Cheney's security treaty formally eliminating Iraq's independence and incorporating Iraq intoAmerican tributary status.

    Prime Minister al Maliki Meets with Old Pro Vidkun Quisling (Satire) 2008

  • In court this week, Ms. Tymoshenko has appeared with her signature blond braid twirled, wreathlike, above her head, but also in body-hugging outfits that range from Ukrainian folk fabrics to motorcycle leather.

    NYT > Home Page By ANDREW E. KRAMER 2011

  • In court this week, Ms. Tymoshenko has appeared with her signature blond braid twirled, wreathlike, above her head.

    NYT > Global Home By ANDREW E. KRAMER 2011

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