a wreath or garland for the head.

a string of beads.

Roman Catholic Church .

a string of beads, one-third of the length of a rosary, for counting prayers.

the prayers recited over this.

Architecture . a small molding carved to resemble a string of beads; astragal.

Metallurgy . an object for separating the core of a mold from a wall, composed of the same metal as the casting and forming an integral part of it.

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band , bead , circle , coronet , crown , diadem , fillet , garland , necklace , ornament , rosary , wreath