regalia

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Translations 1.3.2 Related terms 1.3.3 See also 2 Italian 2.1 Noun 2.1.1 Related terms

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[edit] Etymology

From Latin regalia, neuter plural of regalis (“‘of a king’”), from rex

[edit] Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -eɪliə

[edit] Noun

regalia (plural only; not used in singular form)

1. royal rights, prerogatives and privileges - actually enjoyed by any sovereign, regardless of his title (emperor, grand duke etcetera)
2. the emblems, symbols, or paraphernalia indicative of royalty or any other sovereign status; such as a crown, orb, sceptre, sword of justice
3. decorations or insignia indicative of an office or membership of an order or society; such as freemasonry
4. finery or magnificent dress

[edit] Translations

• Finnish: regaalit (2,3), arvonmerkit (2,3)

[edit] Related terms

• regal
• royalty

[edit] See also

• Crown Jewels

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[edit] Italian

[edit] Noun

regalia f. (plural regalie)

1. tip, gratuity
2. regalia

[edit] Related terms

• regalare
• regalo