Etymology

anadem

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Today it means: A headband, especially a garland of flowers. Full definition →

Latin anadēma ← Ancient Greek ἀνάδημα
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  1. Ancient Greek · derived fromἀνάδημα“head-band”
  2. Latin · learned borrowing fromanadēma
  3. English todayanadem

From Latin anadēma, from Ancient Greek ἀνάδημα (anádēma, “head-band”).

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