TIARA


Meaning of TIARA in English

[ tɪ'α:rə ]

■ noun

1》 a jewelled ornamental band worn on the front of a woman's hair.

↘a high diadem encircled with three crowns and worn by a pope.

2》 a turban worn by kings in ancient Persia.

Origin

C16: via L. from Gk, partly via Ital.

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