(n)an embellishment consisting of a decorative representation of a string of flowers suspended between two points; used on pottery or in architectural work
n. [ F. feston (cf. Sp. feston, It. festone), prob. fr. L. festum festival. See Feast. ] 1. A garland or wreath hanging in a depending curve, used in decoration for festivals, etc.; anything arranged in this way. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. (Arch. & Sculp.) A carved ornament consisting of flowers, and leaves, intermixed or twisted together, wound with a ribbon, and hanging or depending in a natural curve. See Illust. of Bucranium. [ 1913 Webster ]