The crown
Example: The crown is on the king's head during the ceremony.
Definition
"The crown" refers to a symbolic ornamental headpiece worn by a monarch as a sign of authority, sovereignty, and legitimacy, often used during official ceremonies like coronations to represent the power and status of the reigning king or queen.
Etymology
The term "the crown" originates from the Old French word 'corone,' which in turn comes from the Latin 'corona,' meaning a garland or wreath. Historically, crowns were made from woven plants before evolving into ornamental headpieces symbolizing royal power. Did you know that the word 'crown' is related to the word 'coronet,' a smaller version worn by nobility?
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"The crown" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (A1) - set 1", containing 208 commonly used words.
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