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tiara
noun ti·ara \tē-ˈer-ə, -ˈär-\
: a crown worn by the pope
: a small crown that is decorated with jewels and that is worn by women or girls on special occasions
Full Definition of TIARA
1
: a 3-tiered crown worn by the pope
2
: a decorative jeweled or flowered headband or semicircle for formal wear by women
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Origin of TIARA
Latin, royal Persian headdress, from Greek
First Known Use: 1616
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