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Etymology

From Latin corona, wreath.

Noun

crown (crowns)

  1. a reward of victory or a mark of honor
  2. royal/imperial headdress, diadem
  3. the highest part (of the head, mountain, etc)
  4. a wreath or band for the head
  5. imperial or regal power
  6. splendor, finish, culmination
    crown achievement
  7. currency (originally) issued by the crown (5), koruna, krona, krone

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Adjective

crown

  1. of, related to, or pertaining to a crown
    crown prince

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Verb

to crown (crowns, crowned, crowning)

  1. to place a crown on the head
  2. to formally declare one a king or emperor
  3. to declare one a winner

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WordNet Definitions

The noun "crown" has eleven senses: The verb "crown" has four senses:

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