regalia
Americanplural noun
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the ensigns or emblems of royalty, as the crown or scepter.
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the decorations, insignia, or ceremonial clothes of any office or order.
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rich, fancy, or dressy clothing; finery.
guests wearing formal party regalia.
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royal rights or privileges.
plural noun
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the ceremonial emblems or robes of royalty, high office, an order, etc
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any splendid or special clothes; finery
Etymology
Origin of regalia
1530–40; < Medieval Latin rēgālia things pertaining to a king, noun use of neuter plural of Latin rēgālis regal 1
Example Sentences
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Community support is what motivated Wrinkle Jingle Jangle, aka Mark Chatham, to wander the festival in dazzling elf regalia, passing out small gifts to children.
From Los Angeles Times
The items included royal regalia, drums and ceremonial gold weights, dating back to the 1870s - and reveal the cultural role gold played in Asante society.
From BBC
The items included royal regalia, drums and ceremonial gold weights.
From Barron's
Most of France's royal regalia was lost or sold after the 1789 Revolution, but some items were saved or bought back.
From BBC
When Jaja finally shows up in wedding regalia that she wears like a victory flag, the play hurtles toward its conclusion.
From Los Angeles Times
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