tiara

American  

[tee-ar-uh, -ahr-uh, -air-uh] / tiˈær ə, -ˈɑr ə, -ˈɛər ə /

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.

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tiara British  

/ tɪˈɑːrə /

noun

1. a woman's semicircular jewelled headdress for formal occasions

2. a high headdress worn by Persian kings in ancient times

3. RC Church

   1. a headdress worn by the pope, consisting of a beehive-shaped diadem surrounded by three coronets

   2. the office or rank of pope

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Other Word Forms

• tiaraed adjective
• tiaralike adjective

Etymology

Origin of tiara

1545–55; < Latin: headdress < Greek tiā́ra kind of turban

Example Sentences

The loot included a diamond and emerald necklace Emperor Napoleon gave to his wife, a tiara worn by Empress Eugenie, the wife of Napoleon III, and several pieces previously owned by Queen Marie-Amelie.

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The loot includes a diamond and emerald necklace Emperor Napoleon gave to his wife, a tiara worn by Empress Eugenie, the wife of Napoleon III, and several pieces previously owned by Queen Marie-Amelie.

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Empress Eugenie's tiara, which was stolen, has rare natural pearls which have a very large value, experts say.

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The winning design for the memorial, chosen from a shortlist of five concepts, will feature a bridge with a balustrade made of glass, inspired by the shape of the late queen's wedding tiara.

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Her sister made her outfit, and she made the tiara, Lauren explained.

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Related Words

• headband
• headdress