tiara
pronunciation
How to pronounce tiara in British English:
UK [tiˈɑ:rə]
How to pronounce tiara in American English:
US [tiˈærə, -ˈɛrə, -ˈɑrə]
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- Noun:
- a crown-like jewelled headdress worn by women on formal occasions
Word Origin
- tiara (n.)
- 1550s, "headdress of the Persian kings" (also worn by men of rank), from Latin tiara, from Greek tiara, of unknown origin. Earlier in anglicized form tiar (1510s). As a richly jeweled headband in Western wear, 1650s (tiar; 1718 as tiara). Related: Tiaraed.
Example
- 1. And there was a tiara inside .
- 2. And come up with this gorgeous diamond tiara ?
- 3. Oh . Who 's the knockout in the tiara ?
- 4. Both women are pretty slim brunettes who complemented their gowns with a tiara that held their veil in place .
- 5. Includes tiara veil and garter .