TIARA
What does "TIARA" mean?
A jeweled ornamental band worn on the front of the head, often by women on formal occasions.
Meanings
- A semicircular jeweled headpiece worn above the forehead, especially by royalty or brides. The bride borrowed her grandmother's diamond tiara for the ceremony.
- The triple crown formerly worn by the Pope. Paul VI was the last pope to be crowned with the papal tiara. technical
Did you know?
- The triple-crown papal tiara, worn for centuries, was set aside by Pope Paul VI in 1964; he donated it for charity, and no pope has been crowned in one since.
Word origin
From Latin 'tiara', borrowed from Greek 'tiara', the name of a tall turban-like headdress worn by ancient Persian kings.
Remember it
TIARA ends in 'ARA', like the constellation Ara - picture it crowning the night sky above your head.
A little poem
A circle of cold light along the brow,
borrowed for one bright hour, then locked away-
the head still aches where the crown used to bow.
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Wordplay
- Why did the tiara refuse to gossip? It didn't want to lose its head.
What it teaches
A crown is only borrowed; carry yourself well in the hour it sits on your head.
Quick facts
What does TIARA mean?
A jeweled ornamental band worn on the front of the head, often by women on formal occasions.
Is TIARA a valid word?
Yes — TIARA is one of the answer words in Wordul, the daily word game.
How many letters is TIARA?
TIARA has 5 letters and 3 syllables.
Where does TIARA come from?
From Latin 'tiara', borrowed from Greek 'tiara', the name of a tall turban-like headdress worn by ancient Persian kings.
What can TIARA teach us?
A crown is only borrowed; carry yourself well in the hour it sits on your head.
How players do
Be the first to solve it.