krans

Definitions of krans
  1. noun
    an ornamental jeweled headdress signifying sovereignty
    synonyms: diadeem
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    types:
    fleuron
    a small crown; usually indicates a high rank but below that of sovereign
    type of:
    kroonjuweel, kroonjuwelen
    regalia (jewelry and other paraphernalia) worn by a sovereign on state occasions
  2. noun
    an anthology of short literary pieces and poems and ballads etc.
    synonyms: bloemenkrans
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    type of:
    collectaneum
    a collection of selected literary passages
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