Definition

A small crown, often worn by nobility or used in ceremonial contexts.

Example

The princess wore a beautiful crownet during the royal ceremony.

Conversation

Did you see that fancy headpiece at the party last night?

Yeah, it looked like a beautiful crownet!

I wonder if it was a family heirloom or something unique.

Either way, it definitely made the outfit stand out.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'crownet' originates from Middle English 'crownette', which is a diminutive form of 'crown' (from Old French 'corone', meaning a circular ornamental headdress). The suffix '-et' indicates a smaller or lesser version. Therefore, 'crownet' refers to a small crown or a decorative headpiece.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'crown' as a larger ornamental headpiece, and remember that a 'crownet' is simply a smaller version of that crown.

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