Word
taj
/ˈtɑʒ/
Definition
n. 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.
Examples
“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.”
Examples
simple
“The king wore a jeweled taj during the ceremony.”
contextual
“Historical portraits often depict the sultan wearing a silk taj decorated with precious stones.”
complex
“The architectural silhouette of the mausoleum was designed to evoke the shape of a royal taj, symbolising the eternal status of the deceased.”
Usage
Commonly used in historical or literary contexts; often appears as a component in proper names of buildings.
Etymology
Arabic تَاج (tāj) from Classical Persian تاج (tāj, “crown”). Doublet of tag.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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