tiara
a jeweled, ornamental coronet worn by women.
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.
the position, authority, and dignity of the pope.
a high headdress, or turban, worn by the ancient Persians and others.
Origin of tiara
1Other words from tiara
- ti·ar·aed, adjective
- ti·ar·a·like, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for tiara
/ (tɪˈɑːrə) /
a woman's semicircular jewelled headdress for formal occasions
a high headdress worn by Persian kings in ancient times
RC Church
a headdress worn by the pope, consisting of a beehive-shaped diadem surrounded by three coronets
the office or rank of pope
Origin of tiara
1Derived forms of tiara
- tiaraed, adjective
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