English Explanatory Dictionary

decrown

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To deprive of a crown; to discrown.
  2. To decoronate (a tooth).
  3. To remove the crown of a pineapple, strawberry, etc.
  4. To deprive of supremacy or exaltedness.

Pronunciation

/diːˈkɹaʊn/

Word forms

decrown decrowns decrowning decrowned de-crown

Etymology

From de- + crown, or French découronner.

Synonyms

discrown uncrown
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