(Especially in classical art) a crown depicted with rays issuing from it.
Origin
Mid 18th century; earliest use found in William Stukeley (1687–1765), antiquary and natural philosopher. After classical Latin radiāta corōna; compare earlier radiated crown.
Definition of radiate crown in US English:
radiate crown
noun
(Especially in classical art) a crown depicted with rays issuing from it.
Origin
Mid 18th century; earliest use found in William Stukeley (1687–1765), antiquary and natural philosopher. After classical Latin radiāta corōna; compare earlier radiated crown.