tēˈa(a)rə, -ˈerə, -ˈärə, -ˈȧrə sometimes tīˈa(a)- or tīˈe- noun
( -s )
Etymology: Latin, from Greek tiara, tiaras
1.
a. : a headdress worn by the ancient Persians ; specifically : a high and erect royal tiara encircled with a diadem
b. : the pope's triple crown
2. : a decorative band or semicircular ornament for the head often made of flowers, fabric, or metal for wear by women on formal occasions
3.
a. also ti·are tēˈa(a)](ə)r, -ˈe], ]ə
[ tiare from French, tiara, from Latin tiara ]
: any of several fragrant-flowered shrubs of the genus Gardenia found in Pacific islands
b. : miter 3
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