Also means
wreath
Usage Note
Guirlande refers to a decorative chain of flowers, leaves, lights, or other materials strung together. Guirlande lumineuse ('string of lights') is the standard term for fairy lights in French, widely used at Christmas. In heraldry and architecture, a guirlande denotes a carved or painted festoon motif. The word entered French from Italian ghirlanda.
Examples
"Ils ont accroché des guirlandes dans le salon."
Natural Translation
They hung garlands in the living room.
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