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DictionarycrownCeremonial headpiece
noun / verb

crown

KROWN/kraʊn/

A headpiece marking royal authority or victory.

The golden crown has jeweled arches and a velvet cap.

A royal golden crown with arches jewels and velvet cap, clear symbol of royalty, object only.
Etymology
crownLatinwreath, garland, crown

Latin corona originally meant a wreath or garland. The royal sense turns this head ornament into a visible symbol of sovereignty.

In context

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More examples

  • The archbishop crowns the new king during the ceremony.
  • The winner wears a crown of laurel leaves.
  • She wins her third national tennis crown.

Forms

crown · crowns · crowned · crowning

coronation noun — A ceremony in which a monarch is crowned.

Similar words

diadem
A royal crown, especially an ornamental band around the head.
wreath
A ring of leaves or flowers, sometimes worn to mark victory.
tiara
An ornamental headpiece that does not necessarily indicate royal authority.