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Garland

The crown of a king.

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Adorn 76% connected

To deck or dress with ornaments; to embellish; to set off to advantage; to render pleasing or attractive.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Anthology 76% connected

A discourse on flowers.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Beautify 76% connected

To make or render beautiful; to add beauty to; to adorn; to deck; to grace; to embellish.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Decorate 76% connected

To deck with that which is becoming, ornamental, or honorary; to adorn; to beautify; to embellish; as, to decorate the person; to decorate an edifice…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Embellish 76% connected

To make beautiful or elegant by ornaments; to decorate; to adorn; as, to embellish a book with pictures, a garden with shrubs and flowers, a narrativ…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Grace 76% connected

The exercise of love, kindness, mercy, favor; disposition to benefit or serve another; favor bestowed or privilege conferred.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Ornament 76% connected

That which embellishes or adorns; that which adds grace or beauty; embellishment; decoration; adornment.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Crown 76% connected

of Crow

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Laurel 76% connected

An evergreen shrub, of the genus Laurus (L. nobilis), having aromatic leaves of a lanceolate shape, with clusters of small, yellowish white flowers i…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Coronal 74% connected

Of or pertaining to a corona (in any of the senses).

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Coronal 74% connected

Of or pertaining to a corona (in any of the senses).

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Synonym 4

Chaplet 92% connected

A garland or wreath to be worn on the head.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Coronal 92% connected

Of or pertaining to a corona (in any of the senses).

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Miscellany 92% connected

A mass or mixture of various things; a medley; esp., a collection of compositions on various subjects.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Wreath 92% connected

Something twisted, intertwined, or curled; as, a wreath of smoke; a wreath of flowers.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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