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regalia

noun plural re·ga·lia \ri-ˈgāl-yə\

: special clothes and decorations (such as a crown or scepter) for official ceremonies

: special clothing of a particular kind

Full Definition of REGALIA

: royal rights or prerogatives

a : the emblems, symbols, or paraphernalia indicative of royalty

b : decorations or insignia indicative of an office or membership

: special dress; especially : finery

Medieval Latin, from Latin, neuter plural of regalis

First Known Use: circa 1540

Synonyms: array, best, bravery, caparison, feather, frippery, full dress, gaiety (also gayety), glad rags, finery

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