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.”
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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 notesIn plain EnglishThe globe-shaped decoration found on top of a royal crown, also called an orb.
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Word forms
- Plural
- mondes
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Etymology
Borrowed from French monde, "world."
Rhymes for monde
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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.
