crown
crown Lexical Profile
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• noun
A circular ornamental headdress worn by a monarch or deity as a symbol of authority, typically made of precious metals and adorned with jewels.
"During the coronation ceremony, the archbishop carefully placed the heavy gold crown upon the new king's head."
The top or highest part of an object, such as a mountain, a tree, or the human head.
"The hikers finally reached the rocky crown of the hill just as the sun began to set."
The state or the reigning monarch as the symbol of the power and legal authority of a monarchy.
"The prosecutor was acting on behalf of the Crown during the high-profile criminal trial."
• verb
To ceremonially place a crown on the head of someone in order to officially invest them with a royal title or power.
"The bishop will crown the new queen in a lavish ceremony at the abbey next week."
To be the successful or triumphant culmination of an effort, achievement, or event.
"Winning the international championship served to crown her long and illustrious career in athletics."
To rest on or form the top of an object or structure.
"A magnificent copper dome was built to crown the historic cathedral in the center of the city."
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Middle English 'coroune', borrowed from Old French 'corone', which originated from Latin 'corona' meaning 'wreath', 'garland', or 'chaplet'.
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