regalia

[ ri-gey-lee-uh, -geyl-yuh ]
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plural noun
  1. the ensigns or emblems of royalty, as the crown or scepter.

  2. the decorations, insignia, or ceremonial clothes of any office or order.

  1. rich, fancy, or dressy clothing; finery: guests wearing formal party regalia.

  2. royal rights or privileges.

Origin of regalia

1
1530–40; <Medieval Latin rēgālia things pertaining to a king, noun use of neuter plural of Latin rēgālisregal1

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How to use regalia in a sentence

  • See how the stars are shining!like great crown jewelsDeitys regalia!

    The Sorrows of Satan | Marie Corelli
  • Other bearers followed, keeping step and carrying the regalia, consisting of chrysanthemum stalks and blossoms.

    Japanese Fairy World | William Elliot Griffis
  • While they were thus employed their more fortunate comrades appeared in full war regalia.

    White Otter | Elmer Russell Gregor

British Dictionary definitions for regalia

regalia

/ (rɪˈɡeɪlɪə) /


pl n(sometimes functioning as singular)
  1. the ceremonial emblems or robes of royalty, high office, an order, etc

  2. any splendid or special clothes; finery

Origin of regalia

1
C16: from Medieval Latin: royal privileges, from Latin rēgālis regal 1

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