regalia
[ ri-gey-lee-uh, -geyl-yuh ]
/ rɪˈgeɪ li ə, -ˈgeɪl yə /
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.
Words nearby regalia
reg. prof., regain, regal, regal moth, regale, regalia, regality, regan, regard, regardant, regardful
Origin of regalia
1530–40; < Medieval Latin rēgālia things pertaining to a king, noun use of neuter plural of Latin rēgālis regal1
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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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