Mitre (disambiguation)
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Mitre may refer to:
- several types of headdress, notably :
- a traditional, ceremonial head-dress of ancient Jewish high priests and of bishops and some other clergy in Christian Churches. See mitre.
- hence a similar looking military uniform cap, as worn by European Grenadier infantry in the 1700s.
- the headband worn by women in ancient Greece. See mitre (headdress).
- Miter joint, a type of join in woodwork or plumbing.
- A corporation specializing in high technology systems engineering and usually spelled out in capitals: MITRE.
- Bartolomé Mitre, Argentine president, military figure, and author.
- Mitre Peninsula, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina
- Mitre Sports International, a manufacturer of sporting goods, notably footballs (soccer).
- Mitre (snail), a type of sea snail.
- Mitre (Texas), a peak in Texas.
- A misspelling of miter saw.