Diadem

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Diadem has a number of different meanings, including the following:

• A diadem is a type of crown.
• A diadem is also a shape of stone. This was shown on Nicolas Poussin's finger in his Self Portrait of 1650. It represents Constintina (strength of character).
• Diadem is the brightest star in the constellation Coma Berenices.
• A diadem may be one of several tropical butterflies in the genus Hypolimnas.
• DIADEM The DIADEM software is a user interface for the DIPPR 801 database
• DIAdem is a technical software for managing, analyzing, and reporting technical data from National Instruments
• HMS Diadem was the lead ship of the Diadem-class of protected cruiser in the Royal Navy launched in 1896.
• HMS Diadem was a cruiser of the Royal Navy in World War II.
• Operation Diadem was a military operation in the Second World War's Italian Campaign.
• Diadem is a series of books by John Peel
• The Diadem Saga is a science fiction series by author Jo Clayton
• "Diadems" is a song by American thrash metal band, Megadeth. It features on the Tales From the Crypt: Demon Knight Soundtrack album (1995.) Also found on the [[1]] compilation albums Hidden Treasures (1995) and Warchest (2007.)

• This is not to be confused with Diadema, which can also take several meanings.