a closed plane curve resulting from the intersection of a circular cone and a plane cutting completely through it; "the sums of the distances from the foci to any point on an ellipse is constant"
the curve theoretically assumed by a perfectly flexible and inextensible cord of uniform density and cross section hanging freely from two fixed points
an embellishment consisting of a decorative representation of a string of flowers suspended between two points; used on pottery or in architectural work
a curtain of fabric draped and bound at intervals to form graceful loops
decorate with strings of flowers; "The public buildings were festooned for the holiday"