| 释义 |
di·a·dem
I. \ˈdīəˌdem, -ədəm\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: Middle English diademe, from Old French, from Latin diadema, from Greek diadēma, from diadein to bind on both sides, bind around, from dia through, across + dein to bind; akin to Albanian dua sheaf, Sanskrit dāman rope — more at dia-
1. : crown; specifically : an ornamental headband worn (as by Eastern monarchs) as a badge of royalty
< the regal diadem — John Milton >
2. : an emblem of regal power or dignity : sovereignty, empire
II. transitive verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
: to adorn with a diadem : crown |