victory wreaths
Laurels for winners
Victory wreaths are circular garlands awarded to winners in competition or battle.
The tradition traces to ancient Greece and Rome, where wreaths of laurel, olive, or oak leaves crowned athletes and military commanders.
The image persists in medals, logos, and ceremonial decorations: The Olympic emblem features victory wreaths.
Figuratively, to claim victory wreaths is to achieve triumph or honor.
- laurelVictory wreath plant
- olivePitted briny fruit
- olive branchSymbol of reconciliation
- crownSovereign's ornamental headpiece
- triumphResounding, celebrated victory
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Victory over another
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Circular flower arrangements honoring dead
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