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  • 131Diadem — Di a*dem, n. [F. diad[ e]me, L. diadema, fr. Gr. ?, fr. ? to bind round; dia through, across + ? to bind; cf. Skr. d[=a] to bind.] 1. Originally, an ornamental head band or fillet, worn by Eastern monarchs as a badge of royalty; hence (later),… …

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  • 132Diadem lemur — Diadem Di a*dem, n. [F. diad[ e]me, L. diadema, fr. Gr. ?, fr. ? to bind round; dia through, across + ? to bind; cf. Skr. d[=a] to bind.] 1. Originally, an ornamental head band or fillet, worn by Eastern monarchs as a badge of royalty; hence… …

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