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garland vs laurel wreath

laurel wreath vs garland

garland and laurel wreath both are nouns.

garland is a verb but laurel wreath is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
garland Yes No Yes No
laurel wreath Yes No No No
As nouns, laurel wreath is a hyponym of garland; that is, laurel wreath is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than garland:
  • garland: flower arrangement consisting of a circular band of foliage or flowers for ornamental purposes
  • laurel wreath: (antiquity) a wreath of laurel foliage worn on the head as an emblem of victory
Other hyponyms of garland include crown, bay wreath, laurel.
garland (noun) laurel wreath (noun)
flower arrangement consisting of a circular band of foliage or flowers for ornamental purposes (antiquity) a wreath of laurel foliage worn on the head as an emblem of victory
an anthology of short literary pieces and poems and ballads etc. an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event
garland (verb) laurel wreath (verb)
adorn with bands of flowers or leaves
Difference between garland and laurel wreath

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