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ves·per·al I. \-p(ə)rəl\ adjective Etymology: Late Latin vesperalis, from Latin vesper evening + -alis -al : vesper < a vesperal breeze > especially : crepuscular 2 < vesperal insects > II. noun also ves·per·a·le \ˌvespəˈra(ˌ)lē, -rāl-, -räl-\ (-s) Etymology: French vespéral, from Late Latin vesperalis, adjective 1. : a book containing the office and music for vespers 2. : a generally colored altar cover that is used to protect the white altar cloths between ceremonies |