Tiara
/tiˈɑː.rə/noun
A jeweled ornamental headdress, especially one worn by women on formal or ceremonial occasions.
Did you know?The word entered Greek and Latin from the royal headgear of ancient Persia, where a tiara could signify rank and sovereign power.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Persia
Old Persian
tyara
“A royal headdress or crown”
5th Century BCE
Ancient Greek
τιάρα (tiára)
“A Persian-style royal headdress”
1st Century BCE
Latin
tiara
“A Persian crown or ceremonial headdress”
14th Century
Middle French
tiara
“A crown or ornate head ornament”
17th Century
English
tiara
“A jeweled ornamental headdress”
Modern English
English
tiara
“A decorative ceremonial or formal headpiece”