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diadem

noun
di·​a·​dem | \ ˈdī-ə-ˌdem How to pronounce diadem (audio) , -dəm\

Definition of diadem

1a : crown sense 2 specifically : a royal headband
b : crown sense 6a(1) diadems of power
2 : something that adorns like a crown

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Synonyms for diadem

Synonyms

chaplet, coronal (also coronel), coronet, crown

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Examples of diadem in a Sentence

Miss America's diadem was auctioned off for charity.

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After Queen Alexandra's death, the diadem was bequeathed to Queen Mary, who then passed it on to Queen Elizabeth—who one day, will also pass it down. Chloe Foussianes, Town & Country, "Watch Queen Victoria's Daughter's Stunning Royal Tiara Be Transformed into a Necklace," 22 May 2019 Princess Diana had previously worn that particular diadem numerous times before Kate did, but the connection to Duchess's late mother-in-law wasn't what had royal watchers particularly excited about this ensemble. Caroline Picard, Good Housekeeping, "The First Photos of Kate Middleton Wearing an Special Honor From the Queen Are Breathtaking," 24 Oct. 2018 Since the duchesses won't likely share their jewelry (bummer!), Prince Charles may gift his new daughter-in-law a diadem of her own. Caroline Picard, Good Housekeeping, "Why Meghan Markle May Get Her Very Own Tiara for the Wedding," 26 Apr. 2018 The bearded figure's hair is pulled back in thick locks that cover the ears, and is held in place by a striped diadem of gold. Fox News, "Sculpted head of mystery biblical king found in Israel," 10 June 2018 The bearded figure's hair is pulled back in thick locks that cover the ears, and is held in place by a striped diadem of gold. Fox News, "Sculpted head of mystery biblical king found in Israel," 10 June 2018 The bearded figure's hair is pulled back in thick locks that cover the ears, and is held in place by a striped diadem of gold. Fox News, "Sculpted head of mystery biblical king found in Israel," 10 June 2018 The bearded figure's hair is pulled back in thick locks that cover the ears, and is held in place by a striped diadem of gold. Fox News, "Sculpted head of mystery biblical king found in Israel," 10 June 2018 The bearded figure's hair is pulled back in thick locks that cover the ears, and is held in place by a striped diadem of gold. Fox News, "Sculpted head of mystery biblical king found in Israel," 10 June 2018

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First Known Use of diadem

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

History and Etymology for diadem

Middle English diademe, from Anglo-French, from Latin diadema, from Greek diadēma, from diadein to bind around, from dia- + dein to bind; akin to Sanskrit dāman rope

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diadem

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English Language Learners Definition of diadem

literary : a crown that is worn especially by a king or queen as a symbol of royalty

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