civic crown
English edit
Etymology edit
Calque of Latin corōna cīvica, the adjective being from cīves (“citizen”).
Noun edit
civic crown (plural civic crowns)
- (historical, Ancient Rome) A crown or garland of oak leaves and acorns, bestowed on a soldier who had saved the life of a citizen in battle.
- Synonym: oak wreath
Translations edit
garland of oak leaves bestowed on a heroic soldier — see oak wreath