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regalia

/ɹəˈɡeɪl.i.ə/ · noun

Meaning

  1. A kind of large cigar of superior quality.
  2. Royal rights, prerogatives and privileges actually enjoyed by any sovereign, regardless of his title (emperor, grand duke etc.).
  3. The emblems, symbols, or paraphernalia indicative of royalty or any other sovereign status; such as a crown, orb, sceptre or sword.
  4. Decorations or insignia indicative of an office or membership of an order or society; such as freemasonry.
  5. (by extension) Finery, magnificent dress, or lavish or flashy costume.
  6. (by extension) Sumptuous food.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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