"Red Crown" meaning in English

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Proper name

Forms: the Red Crown [canonical]
Etymology: red + crown Etymology templates: {{compound|en|red|crown}} red + crown Head templates: {{en-proper noun|def=1|head=Red Crown}} the Red Crown
  1. A crown of Ancient Egypt symbolizing control over Lower Egypt. Wikipedia link: Deshret Categories (topical): Ancient Egypt Synonyms: red crown
    Sense id: en-Red_Crown-en-name-FCKUbHbj Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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