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Pronunciation:  [adj]ku'rownl, [n]'korunl, ku'rownul

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 Definition: [n]  flower arrangement consisting of a circular band of foliage or flowers for ornamental purposes
 
 Synonyms: chaplet, garland, lei, wreath
 
 See Also: bay wreath, crown, flower arrangement, laurel wreath, laurels

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. \Cor"o*nal\ (k?r"?-nal or, esp. in science, k?-r?"nal;
    277), a. [L. coronalis: cf. F. coronal.]
    1. Of or pertaining to a corona (in any of the senses).
    
             The coronal light during the eclipse is faint.
                                                   --Abney.
    
    2. Of or pertaining to a king's crown, or coronation.
    
             The law and his coronal oath require his undeniable
             assent to what laws the Parliament agree upon.
                                                   --Milton.
    
    3. Of or pertaining to the top of the head or skull.
    
    4. (Zo["o]l.) Of or pertaining to the shell of a sea urchin.
    
    {Coronal suture} (Anat.), a suture extending across the skull
       between the parietal and frontal bones; the
       fronto-parietal suture.
    
    
  2. \Cor"o*nal\, n.
    1. A crown; wreath; garland. --Spenser.
    
    2. The frontal bone, over which the ancients wore their
       coron[ae] or garlands. --Hooper.
    
    
 

 

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