civic crown en · NOUN
Etymology
Calque of Latin corōna cīvica, the adjective being from cīves (“citizen”).
Meanings
- (Ancient-Rome, historical) A crown or garland of oak leaves and acorns, bestowed on a soldier who had saved the life of a citizen in battle.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| civic crowns | Number=Plur | lexicographic |