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diadem
n.
crown; decorative wreath; item that decorate like a crown
Diadem
A
diadem is a type of
crown, specifically an ornamental
headband worn by monarchs and others as a badge of royalty. The word derives from the
Greek διάδημα
diádēma, "band" or "fillet", from διαδέω
diadéō, "I bind round", or "I fasten".
diadem
Noun
1. an ornamental jewelled headdress signifying sovereignty
(synonym) crown
(hypernym) jewelled headdress
(hyponym) coronet
Diadem (das)
n.
crown, diadem, wreath, circular ornament, coronet, crown-like ornament worn on the head
Diadem
(v. t.)
To adorn with a diadem; to crown.
(n.)
Regal power; sovereignty; empire; -- considered as symbolized by the crown.
(n.)
Originally, an ornamental head band or fillet, worn by Eastern monarchs as a badge of royalty; hence (later), also, a crown, in general.
(n.)
An arch rising from the rim of a crown (rarely also of a coronet), and uniting with others over its center.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), edited by Noah Porter.
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