Medical dictionary. 2011.
crown — [kroun] n. [ME coroune < OFr corone < L corona, a garland, crown < Gr korōnē, curved object, wreath < IE base * (s)ker , to turn, bend > L curvus, crux] 1. a garland or wreath worn on the head as a sign of honor, victory, etc. 2. a … English World dictionary
crown|work — «KROWN WURK», noun. 1. Dentistry. a) the making or setting of artificial crowns. b) an artificial crown. 2. Historical. a defensive outwork consisting of a central bastion with a wall and demibastion on each side, usually connected by a ditch to… … Useful english dictionary
Crown — In dentistry, the portion of the tooth that is covered by enamel. Also a type of restoration that covers all or most of the natural tooth. * * * 1. Any structure, normal or pathologic, resembling or suggesting a c. or a wreath. 2. In dentistry,… … Medical dictionary
crown — /kraʊn / (say krown) noun 1. an ornamental wreath or garland for the head, conferred by the ancients as a mark of victory or distinction. 2. honorary distinction; reward. 3. a decorative fillet or covering for the head, worn as a symbol of… …
crown — I. noun Usage: often attributive Etymology: Middle English coroune, crowne, from Anglo French corone, from Latin corona wreath, crown, from Greek korōnē culmination, something curved like a crow s beak, literally, crow; akin to Latin cornix crow … New Collegiate Dictionary
Crown eukaryotes — are an artificial group of eukaryotic organisms found at the top of molecular phylogenetic trees including both eukaryotes and prokaryotes. They were originally thought to represent a late step of eukaryotic evolution (somewhat similar to a crown … Wikipedia
crown — ► NOUN 1) a circular ornamental headdress worn by a monarch as a symbol of authority. 2) (the Crown) the monarchy or reigning monarch. 3) a wreath of leaves or flowers worn as an emblem of victory, especially in ancient Greece or Rome. 4) an… … English terms dictionary
Artificial fly — Classic 19th Century Artificial fly The Triumph An artificial fly or fly lure is a type of fishing lure, usually used in the sport of fly fishing (although they may also be used in other forms of angling). In general, artificial flies are the… … Wikipedia
Crown entity — A Crown entity (from the Commonwealth term Crown ) is an organisation that forms part of New Zealand s state sector established under the Crown Entities Act 2004,[1] a unique umbrella governance and accountability statute. The Crown Entities Act… … Wikipedia
Crown of Queen Alexandra — Queen Alexandra wearing her crown in her coronation photograph. The European style crown contained more half arches than was usual in British crowns, and had its cap placed lower, allowing a clear view through the crown. The Crown of Queen… … Wikipedia
