单词 | tiara |
释义 | tiara —tiaraed, adj. —tiaralike, adj. /tee ar"euh, -ahr"euh, -air"euh/, n. 1. a jeweled, ornamental coronet worn by women. 2. Rom. Cath. Ch. a head-piece consisting of three coronets on top of which is an orb and a cross, worn by the pope, or carried before him during certain nonliturgical functions. 3. the position, authority, and dignity of the pope. 4. a high headdress, or turban, worn by the ancient Persians and others. [1545-55; < L: headdress < Gk tiára kind of turban] |
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