<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>a wreath or festoon of flowers, leaves, or other material, worn for ornament or as an honor or hung on something as a decoration: A garland of laurel was placed on the winner's head.</li><li>a representation of such a wreath or festoon.</li><li>a collection of short literary pieces, as poems and ballads; literary miscellany.</li><li>(Nautical) a band, collar, or grommet, as of rope.</li></ul><p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>(used with object) to crown with a garland; deck with garlands.</li></ul>