crown — a circular ornamental headdress worn by a monarch as a symbol of authority
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a circular ornamental headdress worn by a monarch as a symbol of authority
Pronunciation (IPA): /kraʊn/
Example Sentences
- The dentist said I need a crown, but I told him I'm not ready to be king yet!
- She was crowned Miss Universe after answering the final question perfectly.
- The tree's crown was so thick that no sunlight could pass through.
crown
NOUN[/kraʊn/]
a circular ornamental headdress worn by a monarch as a symbol of authority
The new queen wears the crown as the cathedral erupts in cheers.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'corona', meaning a wreath or circular ornament, which passed through Old French 'corone' before entering Middle English. Originally denoting a garland or crown-like circular object, the term eventually came to signify the regalia worn by monarchs.
Breakdown
Latin 'corona' (wreath, circular ornament) → Old French 'corone' → Middle English 'crown'. The root 'corona' likely relates to the circular form, with the semantic shift from general circular wreaths to royal insignia occurring during the medieval period.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The dentist said I need a crown, but I told him I'm not ready to be king yet!”
“She was crowned Miss Universe after answering the final question perfectly.”
“The tree's crown was so thick that no sunlight could pass through.”
“His bald crown reflected the sunlight like a mirror.”
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