[tee-ar-uh, -ahr-uh, -air-uh] 
| 1. | a jeweled, ornamental coronet worn by women. |
| 2. | Roman Catholic Church. a head-piece consisting of three coronets on top of which is an orb and a cross, worn by the pope, or carried before him during certain nonliturgical functions. |
| 3. | the position, authority, and dignity of the pope. |
| 4. | a high headdress, or turban, worn by the ancient Persians and others. |
ra kind of turban