naval crown en · NOUN
Meanings
- (historical) A gold crown surmounted with small replicas of the prows of ships, given as a military award in Ancient Rome to the first man who boarded an enemy ship during a naval engagement.
- A naval emblem made up of a circlet with the sails and sterns of ships alternating on top.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| naval crowns | Number=Plur | lexicographic |