noun Uncommon

monde

Monde (noun) means a small, ball-shaped ornament placed near the top of a crown, symbolising the globe or the world. Example: “The royal crown was topped with a jewelled monde.”

noun

A small, ball-shaped ornament placed near the top of a crown, symbolising the globe or the world.

"The royal crown was topped with a jewelled monde."

How to use monde

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe globe-shaped decoration found on top of a royal crown, also called an orb.

Easily confused with

orb →

Word forms

mondes plural

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Etymology

Borrowed from French monde, "world."

Origin: French

Rhymes for monde

blonde

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Frequently asked questions

What does “monde” mean?

The word “monde” means a small, ball-shaped ornament placed near the top of a crown, symbolising the globe or the world. In plain terms, the globe-shaped decoration found on top of a royal crown, also called an orb.

How do you use “monde” in a sentence?

Here is “monde” used in a sentence: “The royal crown was topped with a jewelled monde.”

What part of speech is “monde”?

“Monde” is a noun.

Where does the word “monde” come from?

The word “monde” comes from French. Borrowed from French monde, "world.".

Is “monde” a common word?

“Monde” is an uncommon word in modern English.