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regalia

re·ga·lia [ ri gáylyə ]


noun 
Definition:
 
1. royal insignia: the ceremonial and symbolic objects and clothing used and worn by royalty or other holders of high office on formal occasions

2. distinctive clothing: the distinctive clothing or trappings showing the status of a group of people, worn especially on formal occasions

3. splendid attire: splendid attire for a formal occasion
The general appeared in full regalia.

[Mid-16th century. < medieval Latin regalia "royal privileges, royal residence," form of Latin regalis (see regal)]
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