crown of thorns vs crown

crown vs crown of thorns

crown of thorns and crown both are nouns.

crown of thorns is not a verb while crown is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
crown of thorns	Yes	No	No	No
crown	Yes	No	Yes	No

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

crown of thorns: a mock crown made of thorn branches that Roman soldiers placed on Jesus before the Crucifixion
crown: an ornamental jeweled headdress signifying sovereignty

Other hypernyms of crown of thorns include diadem.

crown of thorns (noun)	crown (noun)
a mock crown made of thorn branches that Roman soldiers placed on Jesus before the Crucifixion	the part of a hat (the vertex) that covers the crown of the head
somewhat climbing bushy spurge of Madagascar having long woody spiny stems with few leaves and flowers with scarlet bracts	an ornamental jeweled headdress signifying sovereignty
any affliction that causes great suffering	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

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

Difference between crown of thorns and crown

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