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taj

n. countable
C2 Proficiency US //ˈtɑʒ// taj Archaic

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.


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.

Origin

Arabic تَاج (tāj) from Classical Persian تاج (tāj, “crown”). Doublet of tag.

Usage

Commonly used in historical or literary contexts; often appears as a component in proper names of buildings.

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