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taj

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Pronunciation

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  • /tɑːdʒ/
  • /tɑːʒ/ hyperforeign
  • Southern-England: Recorded audio is listed in the source snapshot.
  • rhymes with -ɑːdʒ
  • CMU ARPABET: T AA1 ZH Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.

1

noun

Meaning 1

A tall brimless hat, usually conical or curved on top, worn in Muslim countries as a sign of distinction and prestige.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

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2

noun

Meaning 2

A crown worn by Indian princes as a sign of high rank.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: historical

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Arabic تَاج (tāj) from Classical Persian تاج (tāj, “crown”). Doublet of tag.