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crown

/kɹˈaʊn/ · 1 syllable

Meaning

noun

  1. the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy
    “the colonies revolted against the Crown”
  2. the part of a tooth above the gum that is covered with enamel
  3. a wreath or garland worn on the head to signify victory
  4. an ornamental jeweled headdress signifying sovereignty
  5. the part of a hat (the vertex) that covers the crown of the head
  6. an English coin worth 5 shillings
  7. the upper branches and leaves of a tree or other plant
  8. the top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill)
    “the view from the peak was magnificent”
  9. the award given to the champion
  10. the top of the head
  11. (dentistry) dental appliance consisting of an artificial crown for a broken or decayed tooth
    “tomorrow my dentist will fit me for a crown”
  12. the center of a cambered road

verb

  1. invest with regal power; enthrone
    “The prince was crowned in Westminster Abbey”
  2. be the culminating event
    “The speech crowned the meeting”
  3. form the topmost part of
    “A weather vane crowns the building”
  4. put an enamel cover on
    “crown my teeth”

Synonyms for crown

Words that rhyme with crown

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