Definition of "wreath" in English

noun

1. Something twisted, intertwined, or curled.

   • a wreath of smoke    a wreath of clouds

2. An ornamental circular band made, for example, of plaited flowers and leaves, and used as decoration; a garland or chaplet, especially one given to a victor.

3. A defect in glass.

4. (heraldry) An appendage to the shield, placed above it, and supporting the crest; an orle, a torse. It generally represents a twist of two cords of silk, one tinctured like the principal metal, the other like the principal color in the coat of arms.

verb

1. Alternative spelling of wreathe.