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crown noun 1 the circular, usually jewelled, gold headdress of a sovereign. 2 (the Crown) a the sovereign as head of state; b the authority or jurisdiction of a sovereign or of the government representing a sovereign. 3 a wreath for the head or other honour, awarded for victory or success. 4 a highest point of achievement; a summit or climax • the crown of one's career. 5 the top, especially of something rounded. 6 a the part of a tooth projecting from the gum; b an artificial replacement for this. 7 a representation of a royal crown used as an emblem, symbol, etc. 8 an old British coin worth 25 pence (formerly 5 shillings). 9 the junction of the root and stem of a plant. 10 a UK paper size, 385 x 505 mm. verb (crowned, crowning) 1 to place a crown ceremonially on the head of someone, thus making them a monarch. 2 to be on or round the top of someone or something. 3 to reward; to make complete or perfect • efforts crowned with success. 4 to put an artificial crown on (a tooth). 5 colloq to hit on the head. 6 draughts to give (a piece) the status of king, by placing another piece on top of it. to crown it all colloq as the finishing touch to a series of especially unfortunate events.
ETYMOLOGY: 11c: from French coroune, from Latin corona wreath or crown.