crowns
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/kraʊn/
(crown)
symbol of authority
Etymology
'crown' originates from Old English 'crūn' and Old North French 'corone', ultimately from Latin 'corōna', where 'corōna' meant 'garland' or 'wreath'.
'crown' changed from Latin 'corōna' into Old French 'corone', entered Old English as 'crūn' (or Old Norse-influenced forms), and eventually became the modern English word 'crown'.
Initially it meant 'garland' or 'wreath' used as decoration; over time it evolved into the specific meaning of a 'royal headdress' and more generally 'symbol of authority' or 'top/upper part'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
plural of 'crown': an ornamental headdress worn by a monarch as a symbol of authority and sovereignty.
Many countries' monarchs wear crowns during coronation ceremonies.
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Noun 2
a protective or restorative cover for a damaged tooth (dental crown); plural: crowns.
The dentist fitted three crowns last week.
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Noun 3
a coin named 'crown' (historical/modern units of currency); plural: crowns.
He paid with two silver crowns.
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Noun 4
the uppermost part of something (e.g., the crown of a hill, the crown of the head); plural: crowns.
The hikers reached the crowns of the ridges by noon.
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Verb 1
third-person singular present of 'crown': to formally place a crown on (someone), to invest with sovereign authority; to make someone a monarch.
Each year the festival crowns a 'champion of service' from the community.
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