upwreath

Meanings

• noun

  A type of wreath or garland that is lifted up or carried in procession.

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Variants

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upward , upwards , upwardly , upwardness , upwardnesses , upward mobilities , upward mobility , upwardly mobile , upward spiral , onward and upward , upward of , upwards of

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Etymology

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From Old English 'uprawean', meaning 'to lift up, raise'. The 'wreath' part of the word refers to a circular garland or crown.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'upwreath' is not commonly used in everyday language, but it can be found in literary and historical contexts.

2. The ancient Greeks used upwreaths made of olive leaves to crown their victors in the Olympic Games.

3. In Norse mythology, the upwreath was believed to have magical powers and was used to ensure a good afterlife for the dead.

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Related Concepts

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1. crown: An upwreath is a type of crown or garland.

2. wreath: An upwreath is a type of wreath, specifically one that is lifted up or carried.

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Culture

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In ancient Greece, upwreaths were used as victory crowns or to honor the gods. In Norse mythology, the upwreath was a symbol of the afterlife and was placed on the heads of the dead. Today, upwreaths are used in various cultural and religious ceremonies and celebrations.

How to Memorize "upwreath"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, circular garland or wreath being lifted up and carried in a procession.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'upwreath' with the idea of a lifted or carried wreath or garland.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'up' means 'lifted up' and 'wreath' means 'garland'.

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