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crowning

American  
[krou-ning] / ˈkraʊ nɪŋ /

adjective

  1. representing a level of surpassing achievement, attainment, etc.; supreme.

    crowning accomplishment.

  2. forming or providing a crown, crow, crown, top, or summit.

    a crowning star on a Christmas tree.
crowning British  
/ ˈkraʊnɪŋ /

noun

  1. obstetrics the stage of labour when the infant's head is passing through the vaginal opening

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Etymology

Origin of crowning

crown + -ing 2

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