noun
miter
A tall ceremonial headdress worn by a bishop.
The bishop wears a tall miter during the church service.
Etymology
The Greek source named a head covering. In Christian usage the word became specialized for the distinctive ceremonial headdress worn by a bishop.
More examples
- Gold thread decorates the bishop's white miter.
- The bishop removes his miter before kneeling.
- The museum displays several miters once worn by local bishops.
Forms
miter · miters
Similar words
- headdress
- A broader term for ceremonial or decorative head coverings.
- hat
- An everyday general term without the specific religious meaning.