Tiar
/ˈtaɪ.ɑːr/noun
An archaic or variant form of “tiara,” meaning a jeweled crown or ceremonial headdress.
Did you know?The word ultimately refers to the high ceremonial headdress associated with Persian rulers and later adopted as a symbol of religious or royal authority.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Persian
Old Persian
*tiyāra-
“A royal headdress or crown; the exact early form is reconstructed and etymologically uncertain.”
Ancient Greek
Greek
τιάρα (tiára)
“A Persian-style royal headdress or tiara.”
1st Century BCE–1st Century CE
Latin
tiara
“A Persian or eastern crown, later a ceremonial headdress.”
16th Century
English
tiara
“A jeweled crown or ornamental headdress.”
Later English
English
tiar
“An archaic or variant spelling of “tiara.””