Tiaras
/tiˈɑːrəz/noun
Ornamental jeweled crowns or headdresses, especially those worn by women on formal or ceremonial occasions.
Did you know?In ancient Greek and Roman usage, a tiara was associated particularly with Eastern rulers, while its modern association with princesses developed much later.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Persian period
Old Persian
*t(y)āra-
“A royal headdress or crown; the exact earliest form and origin are uncertain.”
Ancient Greek
Greek
τιάρα (tiára)
“A Persian-style headdress or crown, especially associated with Eastern rulers.”
Classical Latin
Latin
tiara
“A high ceremonial headdress or crown.”
16th Century
French
tiarre / tia re
“A jeweled or royal headdress, borrowed through classical terminology.”
17th Century
English
tiara
“A jeweled ornamental headdress or crown.”
Modern English
English
tiaras
“Plural of tiara: multiple ornamental crowns or headdresses.”