regalia

[ ri-gey-lee-uh, -geyl-yuh ]

/ rɪˈgeɪ li ə, -ˈgeɪl yə /

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plural noun

the ensigns or emblems of royalty, as the crown or scepter.

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

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

royal rights or privileges.

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Origin of regalia

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

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH regalia

regal, regale, regalia

Words nearby regalia

refute, reg, regain, regal, regale, regalia, regality, regal moth, Regan, regard, regardant

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How to use regalia in a sentence

The second thing he does, is he comes out not dressed in the full papal regalia but in the simple white cassock.
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In his mind, “Yedu Nesu has the sole rights to market, distribute and manufacture the brand…the Robert Mugabe regalia.”
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I had to take it off today because I had to go vote and you're not allowed in the polling places with Obama regalia.
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They come in wonderful hunting regalia and in all the wonderful splendor of the Britisher when he is afield.
In Africa|John T. McCutcheon

They were in full regalia, with mourning badges, and carried inverted torches.
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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.
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While they were thus employed their more fortunate comrades appeared in full war regalia.
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British Dictionary definitions for regalia

regalia

/ (rɪˈɡeɪlɪə) /

pl n (sometimes functioning as singular)

the ceremonial emblems or robes of royalty, high office, an order, etc

any splendid or special clothes; finery

Word Origin for regalia

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

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Origin of regalia

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