crowning

== English == === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈkɹaʊnɪŋ/ Rhymes: -aʊnɪŋ === Etymology 1 === From Middle English crowninge, crounende, equivalent to crown +‎ -ing. ==== Verb ==== crowning present participle and gerund of crown ==== Adjective ==== crowning (comparative more crowning, superlative most crowning) Supreme; of a surpassing quality or quantity. Located on the top or summit. ==== Derived terms ==== === Etymology 2 === From Middle English crouninge, crounynge, coroning, coronyng, equivalent to crown +‎ -ing. ==== Noun ==== crowning (plural crownings) A coronation. The act of one who crowns (in various senses). (obstetrics) The stage of vaginal childbirth when the infant's head remains consistently visible at the vulva. ===== Translations =====