English Explanatory Dictionary

crowning

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. present participle and gerund of crown
adj
  1. Supreme; of a surpassing quality or quantity.
  2. Located on the top or summit.
noun
  1. A coronation.
  2. The act of one who crowns (in various senses).
  3. The stage of vaginal childbirth when the infant's head remains consistently visible at the vulva.

Pronunciation

/ˈkɹaʊnɪŋ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-crowning.wav

Word forms

crowning more crowning most crowning crownings

Etymology

From Middle English crowninge, crounende, equivalent to crown + -ing.

Derived words

crowning achievement crowning glory
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