| 单词 | regalia |
| 释义 | regalia (once / 7710 pages) n Regalia is clothing worn for formal functions by people who will be in the public eye. If you see Miss America at the grocery store, you might not recognize her because she's not wearing her pageant regalia. Regalia looks like regal and in fact, can refer to things owned by members of royalty that convey their official positions. Crowns, sashes, scepters, tiaras? Regalia. The prince's riding boots and the duchess's bath robes? Nope. Technically, regalia is a plural word, from Latin (the singular would be regalis) but it can be used with a singular or plural verb: Here is Queen Elizabeth's regalia. Her regalia are exquisite. WORD FAMILYregalia: regalias USAGE EXAMPLESA kid wearing full goalie regalia stumps past. Los Angeles Times(Dec 13, 2016) Most of the parents also wore some form of club regalia. The Guardian(Dec 08, 2016) Native Americans in feathered regalia danced, beat animal-hide drums and sang songs throughout the evening. Washington Post(Dec 07, 2016) 1n paraphernalia indicative of royalty (or other high office) Hypo|Hyper crown jewels regalia (jewelry and other paraphernalia) worn by a sovereign on state occasions crown, diademan ornamental jeweled headdress signifying sovereignty appurtenance, gear, paraphernalia equipment consisting of miscellaneous articles needed for a particular operation or sport etc. 2n especially fine or decorative clothing Syn|Hypo|Hyper array, raiment war paint full ceremonial regalia article of clothing, clothing, habiliment, vesture, wear, wearable a covering designed to be worn on a person's body |
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