tiara

see definition of tiara

nouncrown

Synonyms for tiara

noun crown

coronet

noun. band

diadem

noun. crown

headdress

noun. accessory for head

jewelry

noun. precious stones, metals worn as decoration

Word Origin & History

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).

Example Sentences for tiara

It was for them the sign of princeship, as a tiara was the sign of godhead.

“I can see Carleton rather fancying himself in a tiara,” she said.

Cæsar was not in Rome at the time his father received the tiara.

Tiara now arose to go, but it was evident that there was something yet unspoken.

She also knew that if ever a man loved a woman, Ensal was in love with Tiara.

Tiara now went to the telephone in the hallway and called for a carriage.

Tiara almost fell, clutching the footboard of the bed for support.

Tiara was now at home praying that Ensal might not leave America yet awhile.

Directed by Tiara, the man drove to the edge of the crowd of besiegers.

"To be shuah, ma'am," said the Negro lad to whom Tiara had spoken.