<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>a string or chain of flowers, foliage, ribbon, etc., suspended in a curve between two points.</li><li>a decorative representation of this, as in architectural work or on pottery.</li><li>a fabric suspended, draped, and bound at intervals to form graceful loops or scalloped folds.</li><li>(Dentistry) the garlandlike area of the gums surrounding the necks of the teeth.</li></ul><p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>(used with object) to adorn with or as with festoons: to festoon a hall.</li><li>to form into festoons: to festoon flowers and leaves.</li><li>(Dentistry) to reproduce natural gum patterns around the teeth or a denture.</li><li>to connect by festoons.</li></ul>