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diadem in ancient times, the fillet of silk, wool, or linen tied about the head of a king, queen, or priest as a distinguishing mark. Later, it was a band of gold, which gave rise to the crown. In heraldry, the diadem is one of the arched bars that support the crown.

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DIADEM, see Italian campaign.

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di·a·dem / ˈdīəˌdem/ • n. a jeweled crown or headband worn as a symbol of sovereignty. ∎ (the diadem) archaic the authority or dignity symbolized by a diadem: the princely diadem. DERIVATIVES: di·a·demed adj.

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