Mural-crown Definition

noun

A crown or headpiece representing city walls or towers, used as a military decoration in Ancient Rome and later as a heraldic symbol in Europe.

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Other Word Forms of Mural-crown

Noun

Singular:
mural-crown
Plural:
mural-crowns

Origin of Mural-crown

  • Latin corona muralis

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Mural-crown Sentence Examples

  • The mural crown (corona muralis) was the decoration of the soldier who was the first to scale the walls of a besieged city, and was usually a circlet of gold adorned with a series of turrets.

  • The mural crown is a common symbol of civic government and the ram links the arms with the County.

  • The mural crown from the crest of the Boro of Romsey, is a common civic emblem.

  • Her mural crown is first seen in the Hittite sculptures of Boghaz Keui (see Pteria and Hittites) on the Halys.

  • Above the mural crown is a garb or sheaf of wheat or corn used to represent farming.

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Words Starting With

MMUMUR

Words Ending With

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