diadème
diadem
noun dyah-DEM Rare
Origin: From Greek diadema, a royal headband.
Also means
tiara
Usage Note
Diadème refers to a jewelled headband or crown worn as a symbol of royalty or for formal occasions such as galas. In everyday French it is more likely to describe a decorative hairband than an actual royal crown, for which couronne (f) is used. The word appears frequently in fairy-tale and fashion contexts.
Examples
"La princesse portait un diadème en diamants."
Natural Translation
The princess wore a diamond tiara.
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