victory wreath
Winner's leafy circlet
A victory wreath is a circular garland worn on the head or presented as a symbol of triumph, traditionally made of laurel, olive, or oak leaves.
The practice traces to ancient Greece, where athletes received wreaths at competitions like the Olympics.
Today the term appears mostly in historical contexts or as a metaphor for achievement: She claimed the victory wreath in the final round.
- laurelVictory wreath plant
- crownSovereign's ornamental headpiece
- crowning gloryGreatest achievement or hair
- championTop competitor, or advocate
- triumphResounding, celebrated victory
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- Flower Customsbridal bouquet, wedding bouquet, wedding flowers, corsage, boutonniere
- garlandsflower garland, wedding garland, lei, festoon, marigold garland
- Sports AwardsMVP, gold medal, silver medal, Gold Glove, bronze medal
- wreathsgarland, chaplet, circlet
- ancient athleticsOlympics, pentathlon, marathon, boxing, wrestling
- Roman honorstriumph, ovation, torques, torque, triumphal arch
victory wreathdefeat
Victory over another
white flag · loss · consolation prize · surrender · shame
victory wreathcrown of thorns
Braided barbed headpiece
dunce cap · mark of shame · scarlet letter · tar and feathers · fool's cap
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