taj

Tall conical hat

A taj is a tall conical cap, often worn as a mark of distinction in Muslim countries.

The word comes from Arabic and Persian, where it means crown.

The Taj Mahal in India takes its name from this word—literally "crown palace."

mahal

Agra

North Indian heritage city

  • mausoleumMonumental building for interment
  • MughalIndian Islamic imperial dynasty
  • marbleRecrystallized limestone rock

Shah Jahan · UNESCO · heritage · monument · minarets · gardens · reflection · moonlight · masterpiece · dome

crown

diadem

Jeweled band of royalty

jewels · gold · silver · ornate · regalia · monarch · sovereign · headdress · nobility · aristocracy

royalty

monarchy

Rule by crowned sovereign

queen · king · prince · majesty · imperial · throne · coronation · lineage · reign · noble

Opposites
headwear structure

tajturban

Wrapped cloth headdress

dastar · soft cap · bandana · headscarf

symbolic status

tajsubjection

State of being controlled

plainness

Phrases
Family

tajine

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G