coronals

variants also coronels
plural of coronal
as in crowns
a decorative band or wreath worn about the head as a symbol of victory or honor a Renaissance portrait of a noble woman of Florence wearing a bejeweled coronal

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Noun
  • In Babylonian and Assyrian artworks, too, feathers are often seen covering the bodies of deities or embellishing royal crowns.
    Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
  • Take two mint crowns, lightly bruise them with your fingers, and stick them against the inside close to the straw.
    Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Aster weaves an inescapable nightmare out of sunshine, blindingly white fabrics, and garlands of flowers.
    Dennis Perkins, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Oct. 2025
  • This special event is a three‑day homage to Día de los Muertos with marigold garlands, papel picado, an altar centerpiece, DJs and agave tastings.
    Keith Sharon, Nashville Tennessean, 30 Oct. 2025
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“Coronals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coronals. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.

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