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diadem Definition

dia·dem (dī′ə dem′, -dəm)

noun

  1. a crown
  2. an ornamental cloth headband worn as a crown
  3. royal power, authority, or dignity

Etymology: ME & OFr diademe < L diadema < Gr diadēma, a band, fillet < dia-, through + IE *demn, a band < base *de-, to bind > Gr dein

transitive verb

to put a diadem on; crown

diadem Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • gold: It is perhaps unnecessary to add that the believer is not anticipating a literal crown or diadem of gold or precious stones.

Object

  • sifaka: Diademed sifakas, as most lemurs, are highly endangered which is the reason claimed to have prompted this extraordinary move.

Converse of object

  • wear: In fact, Lewis the Meek never actually " wore the diadem of France " either, being the Holy Roman Emperor.

Adjective modifier

  • royal: You will be a crown of splendor in the Lord's hand, a royal diadem in the hand of your God.

Preposition: in

  • hand: You will be a crown of splendor in the Lord's hand, a royal diadem in the hand of your God.