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crowning

/ˈkɹaʊnɪŋ/ · verb

Meaning

  1. To place a crown on the head of.
  2. To formally declare (someone) a king, queen, emperor, etc.
  3. To bestow something upon as a mark of honour, dignity, or recompense; to adorn; to dignify.
  4. To form the topmost or finishing part of; to complete; to consummate; to perfect.
  5. To declare (someone) a winner.
  6. Of a baby, during the birthing process; for the surface of the baby's head to appear in the vaginal opening.
  7. Supreme; of a surpassing quality or quantity.
  8. A coronation.
  9. The act of one who crowns (in various senses).

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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