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.

RELATED WORDS

insignia, array, crown, scepter

Nearby words

Origin of regalia

1530–40; < Medieval Latin rēgālia things pertaining to a king, noun use of neuter plural of Latin rēgālis regal¹

Can be confusedregal regale regalia

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Examples from the Web for regalia

In his mind, “Yedu Nesu has the sole rights to market, distribute and manufacture the brand…the Robert Mugabe regalia.”
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The crown room contains the regalia of Scotland, and the celebrated crown of Robert Bruce.
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Mr. Wilder, in full Alpine regalia, stepped out upon the terrace and viewed the beauty of the morning with a prophetic eye.
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The Masons and Oddfellows appeared in regalia and the Levuka brass band was in attendance.
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I 'd pack up the regalia, send for Anthony Blake to take charge of the country, and start for Liverpool in the mail-packet.
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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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Word Origin and History for regalia

regalia

1530s, "rights and powers of a king, royal privilege," from Latin regalia "royal things," noun use of neuter plural of regalis (see regal). Meaning "decorations or insignia of an order" first recorded 1670s.