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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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Words related to regalia

insignia, array, crown, scepter

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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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