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crown


Meanings
  • noun

    An ornamental headband worn by a monarch or other person of high rank to signify their power, authority, and royalty.

    - "The queen wore her golden crown during the coronation ceremony."
    - "The crown jewels were displayed in the museum."
  • noun

    The top or highest part of something.

    - "The summit of the mountain is called the crown."
    - "The flower with the largest bloom is called the crown flower."

Pronunciation




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Synonyms

award , garland , honor , prize , wreath , bull , caroon , cartwheel , caser , coachwheel , thick-un , tosh , tosheroon , tush , tusheroon , completion , culmination , finish , splendor , corona , coronet , diadem , garland , wreath , monarchy , royalty
Rhymes
Words rhyming with crown
drown , town , brown , frown , clown
Variants
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crown , crowned , crownless , crowns , crowning , crown colonies , crown colony , crown court , crown gall , crown galls , crown glass , crown glasses , crown jewel , crown jewels , crown land , crown lands , crown molding , crown of thorns , crown-of-thorns starfish
Etymology
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Old English cronan, from Proto-Germanic *krunjon, from Proto-Indo-European *kru- 'head'


Trivia
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  1. The world's largest crown is the 'Crown of Thorns' in the Louvre Museum in Paris, which measures 53 cm (21 inches) in diameter and 31 cm (12 inches) high.

  2. The term 'to crown' means to defeat or conquer someone completely.

  3. The word 'crown' is also used in sports to refer to the championship trophy or title.

  4. The term 'royal icing' is named after the icing used to decorate cakes and pastries, which is called 'royal icing' because it is used to create intricate designs and decorations, much like a crown.


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  1. Crown Jewels: A collection of a monarch's most valuable and symbolic jewels, often including crowns, scepters, and other regalia.

  2. Crown of Thorns: A circular crown made of thorns, traditionally believed to have been worn by Jesus Christ during his crucifixion.


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The crown is a symbol of power, authority, and royalty. It is worn by monarchs during their coronation ceremony and is often displayed in museums or other public places. In literature, the crown is often used as a symbol of power and authority, such as in Shakespeare's Henry IV, Part I, where the character Hotspur says, 'I'll not be out-topped.' In art, the crown is often depicted as a golden band or diadem, adorned with jewels and precious stones.

How to Memorize "crown"

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  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'crown' with the idea of power, authority, and royalty.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Crown' stands for 'C'hief, 'R'uler, 'O'verseer, 'W'arden, and 'N'oble to remember the different meanings of the word.


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