Wreath — Defs

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

pl. Wreaths ((#))

1.
Something twisted, intertwined, or curled; as, a wreath of smoke; a wreath of flowers.
“[He] of his tortuous train Curled many a wanton wreath.” — Milton.
2.
A garland; a chaplet, esp. one given to a victor.
“Conquest doth grant He dear wreath to the Grecian combatant.” — Chapman.

“Far back in the ages, The plow with wreaths was crowned.” — Bryant.
3.
An appendage to the shield, placed above it, and supporting the crest (see Illust. of Crest). It generally represents a twist of two cords of silk, one tinctured like the principal metal, the other like the principal color in the arms.(Her.) See: Crest