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noun
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.
Origin:
1545–55; < Latin: headdress < Greek tiā́ra kind of turban
1545–55; < Latin: headdress < Greek tiā́ra kind of turban
Related forms
ti·ar·aed, adjective
ti·ar·a·like, adjective
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Word Origin & History
tiara
1555, "headdress of the Persian kings" (also worn by men of rank), from L. tiara, from Gk. tiara, of unknown origin. Earlier in Anglicized form tiar (1513).
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