— tiaraed , adj. — tiaralike , adj.
/tee ar"euh, -ahr"euh, -air"euh/ , n.
1. a jeweled, ornamental coronet worn by women.
2. Rom. Cath. Ch. 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.
[ 1545-55; tiára kind of turban ]