I don’t know exactly what it is about this word, but it’s one of my favorites.

diadem (n.) IPA Pronunciation:
crown

HAMLET
A cutpurse of the empire and the rule,
That from a shelf the precious diadem stole,
And put it in his pocket!
- Hamlet (III.iv)

The word just has such a regal sound about it. Crown sounds authoritative, but diadem is royal.

Posted on February 23, 2008

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