civic crown

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Etymology

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Calque of Latin corōna cīvica, the adjective being from cīves (citizen).

Noun

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civic crown (plural civic crowns)

  1. (historical, Ancient Rome) A crown or garland of oak leaves and acorns, bestowed on a soldier who had saved the life of a citizen in battle.
    Synonym: oak wreath

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