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Noun
/ˈdīəˌdem/,
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diadems, plural;
  1. A jeweled crown or headband worn as a symbol of sovereignty

  2. The authority or dignity symbolized by a diadem
    • - the princely diadem
  1. crown: an ornamental jeweled headdress signifying sovereignty
  2. A diadem is a type of crown, specifically an ornamental headband worn by Eastern monarchs and others as a badge of royalty. The word derives from the Greek "διάδημα" (diádēma), "band" or "fillet", from "διαδέω" (diadéō), "I bind round", or "I fasten".
  3. Diadem is a series of fantasy novels by John Peel.
  4. The Diadems was one of the bands created by the 3rd French season of the popular reality show show "Popstars", called "Popstars - the Duel" aired on RTL Group TV channel Métropole 6 (better known as M6) in fall 2003. ...
  5. (Diadems) Ejected cardboard-like strips or disks that flicker brightly as they fall in a cluster.
  6. An arch rising from the rim of a crown and uniting with other arches to form a center, which serves to support the globe and cross or fleur-de-lis as a crest.
  7. To dream of a diadem, denotes that some honor will be tendered you for acceptance.
  8. The tiara of a king (Eze 21:26; Isa 28:5; Isa 62:3); the turban (Job 29:14). In the New Testament a careful distinction is drawn between the diadem as a badge of royalty (Rev 12:3; Rev 13:1; Rev 19:12) and the crown as a mark of distinction in private life. ...
  9. Greek headdress in the form of a band denoting victory; a symbol of kingship. Diadems of late Roman and Byzantine emperors were elaborately decorated.
  10. Operational code name for Allied offensive in Italy towards Rome in 1944
  11. (n) Synonymous with the word "crown," derived from the Latin and Greek word "diadema" which is derived from "diadein" meaning "to bind around."
  12. A circular or half-circular crown. The circular version is worn on the head, while the half-circular type -- also referred to as a tiara -- is worn on the forehead. ...
  13. A crown worn as a sign of royalty. In this case, it's a belt. Example: Tsuyoshi captured the vacant WBC interim bantam diadem by revenging his previous defeat on a hard-battled decision
  14. Decorative head jewellery, delicate form of coronet or tiara
  15. p.271: a crown. Propped up against the headboard, her hairnet cinched on her forehead like a diadem.
  16. a crown; a symbol of royalty