A crown or circlet suspended from the roof or vaulting of
churches, to hold tapers lighted on solemn occasions. It is sometimes
formed of double or triple circlets, arranged pyramidically. Called
also corona lucis.

A character [/] called the pause or hold.

A peculiar luminous appearance, or aureola, which surrounds
the sun, and which is seen only when the sun is totally eclipsed by the
moon.

A circle, usually colored, seen in peculiar states of the
atmosphere around and close to a luminous body, as the sun or moon.

An inner appendage to a petal or a corolla, often forming a
special cup, as in the daffodil and jonquil.

The shelly skeleton of a sea urchin.

The projecting part of a Classic cornice, the under side of
which is cut with a recess or channel so as to form a drip. See Illust.
of Column.

A crown or garland bestowed among the Romans as a reward
for distinguished services.

The upper surface of some part, as of a tooth or the skull;
a crown.

Any crownlike appendage at the top of an organ.