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decrown

Pronunciation: /diːˈkɹaʊn/

The English word “decrown” has 4 meanings listed here.

verb

  1. To deprive of a crown; to discrown.
  2. To decoronate (a tooth).
  3. To remove the crown of a pineapple, strawberry, etc.
  4. To deprive of supremacy or exaltedness.

Etymology

From de- + crown, or French découronner.

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