civic crown
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English
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Etymology
[edit]Calque of Latin corōna cīvica, the adjective being from cīves (“citizen”).
Noun
[edit]civic crown (plural civic crowns)
- (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
Translations
[edit]garland of oak leaves bestowed on a heroic soldier — see oak wreath