DIADEM


Meaning of DIADEM in English

[ 'dʌɪədɛm ]

■ noun a jewelled crown or headband worn as a symbol of sovereignty.

Derivatives

~ed adjective

Origin

ME: from OFr. ~e , via L. from Gk diadēma , from diadein 'bind round'.

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