A band or circlet worn around the head like a crown; a decorative headband.
From 'crown' + 'band' (a strip or circle of material). This compound describes a jewelry or fashion item that mimics the function of a crown—a band that circles the head.
Ancient cultures used simple bands before elaborate crowns—they're actually the ancestor of all crown designs, showing how fashion evolves from the most basic, practical form!
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