garlandingとは 意味・読み方・使い方

名詞

garlanding (複数形 garlandings)

1. An arrangement of garlands.
   • 1846, Charles Dickens, Pictures from Italy:

     It is beyond us, as we thread the ruined streets: above us, as we stand upon the ruined walls, we follow it through every vista of broken columns, as we wander through the empty court-yards of the houses; and through the garlandings and interlacings of every wanton vine.

   • 1918, H. Rider Haggard, Moon of Israel

     In every temple of every god processions were held and offerings made by those who had anything left to offer, while the statues of the gods were dressed in fine new garments and hung about with garlandings of flowers.