tiara
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ti·ara

noun \tē-ˈer-ə, -ˈär-\

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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