A tall pointed or curved hat worn by bishops and other high-ranking clergy in Christian churches.
From Latin mitra, from Greek mitra (a headband or turban). Originally referred to Persian headwear before being adopted by Christian religious tradition.
The bishop's mitre's pointed shape is actually supposed to represent flames of the Holy Spirit—so the fancy ceremonial hat is literally a wearable theological statement about divine fire.
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