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tiara
[tee-ar-uh, -ahr-uh, -air-uh]
noun
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.
tiara
/ ɪˈɑːə /
noun
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
Other Word Forms
- tiaraed adjective
- tiaralike adjective
- پˈ adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of tiara1
Word History and Origins
Origin of tiara1
Example Sentences
Despite anticipation that the tiara would surpass its pre-sale estimate, the final result took experts by surprise.
Jean Ghika, Global head of jewellery at Bonhams, said the "exceptionally rare" tiara with "impeccable provenance" dates from when Cartier London was at the "height of its creative prowess".
A Cartier turquoise and diamond tiara owned by the first woman to take a seat in the House of Commons is expected to fetch more than £250,000 at auction.
Her dream came true and she did look resplendent before going down the aisle along with nine bridesmaids in a crystal-encrusted gown, tiara and a bridal train several metres long.
The plot picks up after the tempest of the first scene with Dolores implausibly insisting on her innocence: “I did not murder that b***h any more than I’m wearing a diamond tiara.”
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