capitulum vs crown

crown vs capitulum

capitulum and crown both are nouns.

capitulum is not a verb while crown is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
capitulum	Yes	No	No	No
crown	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, crown is a hypernym of capitulum; that is, crown is a word with a broader meaning than capitulum:

capitulum: an arrangement of leafy branches forming the top or head of a tree
crown: the upper branches and leaves of a tree or other plant

Other hypernyms of capitulum include treetop.

capitulum (noun)	crown (noun)
a dense cluster of flowers or foliage	the part of a hat (the vertex) that covers the crown of the head
fruiting spike of a cereal plant especially corn	an ornamental jeweled headdress signifying sovereignty
an arrangement of leafy branches forming the top or head of a tree	a wreath or garland worn on the head to signify victory
	the center of a cambered road
	(dentistry) dental appliance consisting of an artificial crown for a broken or decayed tooth
	the part of a tooth above the gum that is covered with enamel
	the top of the head
	the award given to the champion
	the top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill)
	the upper branches and leaves of a tree or other plant
	an English coin worth 5 shillings

capitulum (verb)	crown (verb)
	be the culminating event
	put an enamel cover on
	invest with regal power; enthrone
	form the topmost part of

Difference between capitulum and crown

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