crowns

noun

the center of a cambered road

(dentistry) dental appliance consisting of an artificial crown for a broken or decayed tooth

the top of the head

the award given to the champion

the top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill)

the upper branches and leaves of a tree or other plant

an English coin worth 5 shillings

the part of a hat (the vertex) that covers the crown of the head

an ornamental jeweled headdress signifying sovereignty

a wreath or garland worn on the head to signify victory

the part of a tooth above the gum that is covered with enamel

the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy

verb

put an enamel cover on

form the topmost part of

be the culminating event

invest with regal power

Roots

koronecoron- · Greek · curved thing, wreath

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