noun
taj
tahj
noun
1
A tall, brimless ceremonial hat traditionally worn as a mark of rank in some Muslim cultures.
"The scholar wore a traditional taj at the ceremony."
2
A crown worn historically by Indian princes as a symbol of high status.
"The prince's taj was studded with jewels."
How to Use Taj
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA ceremonial hat or crown worn as a mark of rank — not to be confused with the Taj Mahal, whose name shares this root.
Word Forms
tajs plural, tajes plural
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Etymology
From Arabic تَاج (tāj), borrowed from Classical Persian تاج (tāj, "crown").