verb
Meaning 1
To deprive of a crown; to discrown.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: discrown, uncrown
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
decrown
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UK: /diːˈkɹaʊn/
verb
Meaning 2
To decoronate (a tooth).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
Topics: dentistry, medicine, sciences
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
verb
Meaning 3
To remove the crown of a pineapple, strawberry, etc.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
verb
Meaning 4
To deprive of supremacy or exaltedness.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: figuratively, transitive
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology
From de- + crown, or French découronner.