"civic crown" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: civic crowns [plural]
Etymology: Calque of Latin corōna cīvica, the adjective being from cīves (“citizen”). Etymology templates: {{calque|en|la|corōna cīvica}} Calque of Latin corōna cīvica Head templates: {{en-noun}} civic crown (plural civic crowns)
  1. (historical, Ancient Rome) A crown or garland of oak leaves and acorns, bestowed on a soldier who had saved the life of a citizen in battle. Tags: Ancient-Rome, historical Synonyms: oak wreath
    Sense id: en-civic_crown-en-noun-1vC4UAbg Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Ancient Rome, Oaks

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