noun
- Plural of anadem; ornamental wreaths or garlands, especially those worn on the head as a crown or headpiece.
Usage: archaic; literary
Examples
- The ancient priestesses wore anadems of laurel and olive branches during ceremonial processions.
- In classical poetry, anadems adorned the heads of victorious athletes and honored guests.
- The bride's attendants carried anadems woven from flowers and silk ribbons.
- Medieval manuscripts depicted saints with golden anadems encircling their brows.
- The festival queen was crowned with an elaborate anadem of jewels and precious metals.