ti|ar|a

ti|ar|a «ty AIR uh, tee-; tee AHR-», noun.

1. a band of gold, jewels, or flowers worn by women around the head as an ornament. SYNONYM(S): coronet.

2. a) the triple crown worn by the pope as a symbol of his position. b) Figurative. the position or authority of the pope.

3. an ancient Persian headdress worn by men.

╂[< Latin tiara < Greek tiā]