Tiara (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun
  1. a jeweled, ornamental coronet worn by women.
  2. 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.
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
    • a headdress worn by the pope, consisting of a beehive-shaped diadem surrounded by three coronets
    • the office or rank of pope
Tiara (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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