regalia
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[edit] English
[edit] Etymology
From Latin regalia, neuter plural of regalis (“‘of a king’”), from rex
[edit] Pronunciation
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- Rhymes: -eɪliə
[edit] Noun
regalia (plural only; not used in singular form)
- royal rights, prerogatives and privileges - actually enjoyed by any sovereign, regardless of his title (emperor, grand duke etcetera)
- the emblems, symbols, or paraphernalia indicative of royalty or any other sovereign status; such as a crown, orb, sceptre, sword of justice
- decorations or insignia indicative of an office or membership of an order or society; such as freemasonry
- finery or magnificent dress
[edit] Translations
- Finnish: regaalit (2,3), arvonmerkit (2,3)
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[edit] Italian
[edit] Noun
regalia f. (plural regalie)

