wreath (noun)

  • 41civic crown — noun also civic wreath Etymology: translation of Latin corona civica 1. : a crown or garland of oak leaves and acorns bestowed by the Romans for saving the life of a citizen in battle 2. : a representation of a civic crown especially in… …

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  • 42stemma — noun (plural stemmata) Etymology: Latin, wreath, pedigree (from the wreaths placed on ancestral images), from Greek, wreath, from stephein to crown, enwreathe Date: 1826 1. a simple eye present in some insects 2. a scroll (as among the ancient… …

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  • 43crown — noun 1》 a circular ornamental headdress worn by a monarch as a symbol of authority.     ↘(the Crown) the monarchy or reigning monarch.     ↘a wreath of leaves or flowers, especially that worn as an emblem of victory in ancient Greece or Rome. 2》… …

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  • 44Ellas — noun a republic in southeastern Europe on the southern part of the Balkan peninsula; known for grapes and olives and olive oil • Syn: ↑Greece, ↑Hellenic Republic • Members of this Region: ↑Actium, ↑Chaeronea, ↑Lepanto, ↑Battle of Lepanto, ↑ …

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  • 45Francoa — noun perennial evergreen herbs with white or pink flowers; Chile • Syn: ↑genus Francoa • Hypernyms: ↑rosid dicot genus • Member Holonyms: ↑Saxifragaceae, ↑family Saxifragaceae, ↑saxifrage family …

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  • 46Francoa ramosa — noun Chilean evergreen shrub having delicate spikes of small white flowers • Syn: ↑bridal wreath, ↑bridal wreath • Hypernyms: ↑shrub, ↑bush • Member Holonyms: ↑Francoa, ↑genus Francoa …

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  • 47genus Francoa — noun perennial evergreen herbs with white or pink flowers; Chile • Syn: ↑Francoa • Hypernyms: ↑rosid dicot genus • Member Holonyms: ↑Saxifragaceae, ↑family Saxifragaceae, ↑saxifrage family …

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  • 48Hellenic Republic — noun a republic in southeastern Europe on the southern part of the Balkan peninsula; known for grapes and olives and olive oil • Syn: ↑Greece, ↑Ellas • Members of this Region: ↑Actium, ↑Chaeronea, ↑Lepanto, ↑Battle of Lepanto, ↑ …

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  • 49Hedera — noun Old World woody vines • Syn: ↑genus Hedera • Hypernyms: ↑rosid dicot genus • Member Holonyms: ↑Araliaceae, ↑family Araliaceae, ↑ivy family …

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  • 50laurels — noun 1. a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction (Freq. 3) an award for bravery • Syn: ↑award, ↑accolade, ↑honor, ↑honour • Derivationally related forms: ↑honour …

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