any affliction that causes great suffering
somewhat climbing bushy spurge of Madagascar having long woody spiny stems with few leaves and flowers with scarlet bracts
a mock crown made of thorn branches that Roman soldiers placed on Jesus before the Crucifixion
an ornamental jeweled headdress signifying sovereignty
the part of a tooth above the gum that is covered with enamel
the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy
