Ti*a"ra (?), n. [L., from Gr. &?;, &?;; of
Persian origin.] 1. A form of headdress worn by the
ancient Persians. According to Xenophon, the royal tiara was encircled with
a diadem, and was high and erect, while those of the people were flexible,
or had rims turned over.
2. The pope's triple crown. It was at first a
round, high cap, but was afterward encompassed with a crown, subsequently
with a second, and finally with a third. Fig.: The papal dignity.
Ti*a"ra (?), n. [L., from Gr. &?;, &?;; of
Persian origin.] 1. A form of headdress worn by the
ancient Persians. According to Xenophon, the royal tiara was encircled with
a diadem, and was high and erect, while those of the people were flexible,
or had rims turned over.
2. The pope's triple crown. It was at first a
round, high cap, but was afterward encompassed with a crown, subsequently
with a second, and finally with a third. Fig.: The papal dignity.
