Definition of garlands:
(n) :
A circular or linear decoration, especially one of plaited flowers or leaves, worn on the body or draped as a decoration.
(n) :
An accolade or mark of honour.
(v) :
(transitive) To deck or ornament something with a garland.
(v) :
(transitive) To form something into a garland.
(n) :
(dated) A book of extracts in prose or poetry; an anthology.
(n) :
The top; the thing most prized.