regalia

re·ga·lia

noun pl \ri-ˈgāl-yə\

Definition of REGALIA

1

: royal rights or prerogatives

2

a : the emblems, symbols, or paraphernalia indicative of royalty b : decorations or insignia indicative of an office or membership

3

: special dress; especially : finery

Origin of REGALIA

Medieval Latin, from Latin, neuter plural of regalis

First Known Use: circa 1540

Related to REGALIA

Synonyms: array, best, bravery, caparison, feather, frippery, full dress, gaiety (also gayety), glad rags, finery

Related Words: apparel, attire, costume, duds, habiliment(s), rags, raiment, rig, rigging, threads, toggery, togs, vestiary, vesture, wear

Near Antonyms: tatters; disarray, dishabille

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Other Foreign Functionary Terms

count, despot, emir, wardrobe, yeoman

Rhymes with REGALIA

Westphalia