Front | wreath |
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Back | BrE /riːθ/NAmE /riːθ/ noun (wrearhe v.) (pl. wreaths /BrE riːðz; NAmE riːðz/)1 an arrangement of flowers and leaves, especially in the shape of a circle, placed on graves, etc. as a sign of respect for sb who has diedThe Queen laid a wreath at the war memorial. 2 an arrangement of flowers and/or leaves in the shape of a circle, traditionally hung on doors as a decoration at Christmasa holly wreath 3 a circle of flowers or leaves worn on the head, and used in the past as a sign of honoura laurel wreath 4 (literary) a circle of smoke, cloud, etcwreaths of mist |
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