Weird Word Wednesday- Festoon
By Diana Bauder
@BloggerDi (3113)
United States
June 15, 2022 9:28pm CST
I'd heard "festoon" a long time ago, but I'd forgotten its meaning. I happened to see it again yesterday.
I doubt that it's a common word these days.
Festoon can be used as a noun or a verb. It's a word about decorating for a festive event such as a party. According to Google, to festoon (verb) an area means to adorn it with garlands and/or other items.
A festoon (noun) is a garland of flowers, lights, balloons or ribbons, hung in a curved shape.
The photo is mine, taken at my granddaughter's birthday party.
Have any of you heard of or used the word festoon?
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@BloggerDi (3113)
• United States
17 Jun 22
Thanks for joining my discussion @Beestring. 
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@Beestring (14675)
• Hong Kong
17 Jun 22
@BloggerDi I learned something new from you. :)
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@BloggerDi (3113)
• United States
17 Jun 22
@Beestring Good! I hope to learn something new every day.
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@Orson_Kart (6827)
• United Kingdom
5 Jul 22
We (as in the ‘UK’) recently had a Queen’s Jubilee celebration. Everywhere was festooned with bunting and flowers and whatnots.
Festoon, balloon, monsoon. 
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@BloggerDi (3113)
• United States
6 Jul 22
Hi @Orson_Kart. Thanks for sharing your festive, rhyming update! 
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@Orson_Kart (6827)
• United Kingdom
6 Jul 22
@BloggerDi Hi @BloggerDi It good to see you are keeping up with your weird word Wednesday.
Monsoon was a bit random, but that’s the buffoon in me. 
I am looking forward to today’s, if you’re doing one? 
Monsoon was a bit random, but that’s the buffoon in me.
I am looking forward to today’s, if you’re doing one? 1 person likes this
@RebeccasFarm (90294)
• Arvada, Colorado
16 Jun 22
I remember this word and I love the sound of it
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@BloggerDi (3113)
• United States
17 Jun 22
Thanks @RebeccasFarm. It's a fun word. I think of a festival at a saloon.
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@BloggerDi (3113)
• United States
17 Jun 22
Thank you @LadyDuck. I broke my own rule about assuming. Thanks for reminding me that my vocabulary and knowledge is limited really. There are so many countries, languages and customs to consider!
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@LadyDuck (472004)
• Switzerland
17 Jun 22
@BloggerDi The word comes from Italian (my language) and from "festa" that means "party" "festival".
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@Nakitakona (56486)
• Philippines
18 Jun 22
Yes I have heard about it and come across with one of my book readings on literature.
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@BloggerDi (3113)
• United States
17 Jun 22
Oh thank you @Ronrybs. I'll check it out!
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@BloggerDi (3113)
• United States
17 Jun 22
Hi @Sojourn. Yes, very similar in meaning. Thank you!
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