Definitions

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  • proper noun A female given name. Used in Hawaii since the 1980s.

Etymologies

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From Tahitian Tiare, from tiare, a small white gardenia (Gardenia tahitiensis ), the national flower of Tahiti.

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Examples

  • When a steamship was in port the Tiare was a hurly-burly.

    Mystic Isles of the South Seas. Frederick O'Brien 1900

  • Except for two small restaurants kept by Europeans, the Tiare was the only eating-place in the capital of Tahiti unless one counted a score of dismal coffee-shops kept by Chinese, and frequented by natives, sailors, and beach-combers.

    Mystic Isles of the South Seas. Frederick O'Brien 1900

  • He was being taken care of by his granddaughter, Latisha ( "Tiare").

    KeysNews.com - 2010

  • He was being taken care of by his granddaughter, Latisha ( "Tiare").

    KeysNews.com - 2010

  • He was being taken care of by his granddaughter, Latisha ( "Tiare").

    KeysNews.com - 2010

  • Tiare and jasmine shouted happy stories across continents, magnolias made mad love as their roots stretched deep into the wet fertile soil, while sequoia and kauri reached with their arms toward heaven.

    Time to Rest 2010

  • The bespoke fragrance is a intoxicating blend of Tiare flower, Tahitian vanilla and coconut milk.

    Felicia C. Sullivan: Splurge on Yourself: The Season's Luxe Holiday Indulgences 2009

  • Montale - Intense Tiare I am, gently, starting to appreciate the white floral thing, thanks to Donna

    Top 10 Summer Fragrances. And a Prize Draw Marina Geigert 2008

  • Created by Sandrine Videault, Manoumalia is inspired by Polynesia's fragrant flora and heritage and is composed with notes of Tiare, Ylang Ylang, Fragraea, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Amber.

    New Perfume from LesNez Ayala Sender 2008

  • Created by Sandrine Videault, Manoumalia is inspired by Polynesia's fragrant flora and heritage and is composed with notes of Tiare, Ylang Ylang, Fragraea, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Amber.

    Archive 2008-12-01 Ayala Sender 2008

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