diadem

/ˈdaɪ.əˌdɛm/noun
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1

An ornamental headband worn as a badge of royalty.

2

A crown.

3

Regal power; sovereignty; empire—considered as symbolized by the crown.

4

An arch rising from the rim of a crown (rarely also of a coronet), and uniting with others over its centre.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing