Meaning

Strips of material used as festive decoration, especially in the colours of the national flag..

Definitions by Sense

1. Strips of material used as festive decoration, especially in the colours of the national flag.
2. (nautical) A thin cloth of woven wool from which flags are made; it is light enough to spread in a gentle wind but resistant to fraying in a strong wind.
3. Flags considered as a group.
4. Any of various songbirds of the genus Emberiza, having short bills and brown or gray plumage.
5. A warm, often hooded infant garment, as outerwear or sleepwear, similar to a sleeper or sleepsack; especially as baby bunting or bunting bag.
6. present participle and gerund of bunt
7. A pushing action.
8. A strong timber; a stout prop.

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• buntings

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