Meaning
An ornamental headband worn as a badge of royalty.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
From Middle English diademe, dyademe, from Old French diademe, from Latin diadēma, from Ancient Greek διάδημα (diádēma, “band, especially worn around a tiara”), from διαδέω (diadéō, “bind around”).
Synonyms & Antonyms
Antonyms
undiadem
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 5 recorded puzzles: