civic crown

English

Etymology

Calque of Latin corōna cīvica, the adjective being from cīves (“citizen”).

Noun

civic crown (plural civic crowns)

1. (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

garland of oak leaves bestowed on a heroic soldier — see oak wreath