taj
n. countablen. a tall, pointed hat or crown worn by leaders in some Muslim countries. It is often a sign of high rank or power.
n. a tall, conical cap or crown worn by high-ranking officials or royalty in Muslim cultures. Often archaic in modern usage; frequently capitalised when referring to specific historical monuments.
The king wore a jeweled taj during the ceremony.
Historical portraits often depict the sultan wearing a silk taj decorated with precious stones.
The architectural silhouette of the mausoleum was designed to evoke the shape of a royal taj, symbolising the eternal status of the deceased.
Arabic تَاج (tāj) from Classical Persian تاج (tāj, “crown”). Doublet of tag.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Commonly used in historical or literary contexts; often appears as a component in proper names of buildings.
Last updated May 6, 2026