olive crown
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Plus a poem, a song, and perhaps an olive crown.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 27, 2023
But only one can win the olive crown.
From Slate ● Mar. 20, 2013
An ox went before them with gilded horns, and an olive crown was on his head.
From Hebrew Literature by Epiphanius Wilson
The Spartiatæ gave to Eurybiades the prize of valor, to Themistocles an olive crown for his wisdom and sagacity.
From Outline of Universal History by George Park Fisher
Miltiades asked for an olive crown; and a citizen answered, 'When Miltiades conquers alone, let him be crowned alone.'
From Philothea A Grecian Romance by Lydia Maria Francis Child
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