"anadem" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈa.nə.dɛm/ [UK] Forms: anadems [plural]
Etymology: From Latin anadēma, from Ancient Greek ἀνάδημα (anádēma, “head-band”). Etymology templates: {{lbor|en|la|anadēma|notext=1}} Latin anadēma, {{der|en|grc|ἀνάδημα||head-band}} Ancient Greek ἀνάδημα (anádēma, “head-band”) Head templates: {{en-noun}} anadem (plural anadems)
  1. A headband, especially a garland of flowers. Derived forms: anademed [adjective] Translations (garland of flowers): kukkaseppele (Finnish), anadema [masculine] (Portuguese)

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