στέμμα — meaning in English

English meaning

• corona noun The glowing outer atmosphere of the sun, visible as a bright ring during a total solar eclipse.
• crown noun An ornamental headpiece worn by a monarch as a symbol of royal power.

Senses

στέμμα is used for these senses in English:

• corona The luminous plasma atmosphere of the Sun (the solar corona) or other star, extending millions of kilometres into space, most easily seen during a total solar eclipse.
• corona (Ancient Rome, historical) A crown or garland bestowed among the Romans as a reward for distinguished services.
• crown (religion) A round spot shaved clean on the top of the head, as a mark of the clerical state; the tonsure.

corona — full definition

1. noun The glowing outer atmosphere of the sun, visible as a bright ring during a total solar eclipse.
2. noun A ring or halo of light around a bright object, such as the sun or moon.
3. noun A coronavirus, or informally, COVID-19.

crown — full definition

1. noun An ornamental headpiece worn by a monarch as a symbol of royal power.
2. noun The topmost part of something, such as the head, a hat, or a hill.
3. noun An artificial cap fitted over a damaged tooth.
4. verb To formally place a crown on someone, making them monarch.
5. verb To form the finishing, topmost achievement of something.

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