anadem

[ an-uh-dem ]

noun

, Archaic.

1. a garland or wreath for the head.

anadem

/ ˈænəˌdɛm /

noun

1. poetic.
   a garland for the head

Word History and Origins

Origin of anadem¹

1595–1605; < Latin anadēm ( a ) headband < Greek, derivative of anadeîn to bind up ( ana- ana- + dē- verbid stem of deîn to bind) + -ma noun suffix

Word History and Origins

Origin of anadem¹

C17: from Latin anadēma wreath, from Greek anadēma, from anadein to wreathe, from ana- + dein to bind

Example Sentences

Anadem, an′a-dem, n. a band or fillet bound round the head: a wreath or chaplet of flowers.

From Project Gutenberg

And threw The wreath upon him like an anadem Which frozen tears instead of pearls begem.

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The latter now quietly fastened the anadem she had taken from her head in her sister's hair, and drew her veil over her face.

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