Associations to the word «Regalia»

Wiktionary

REGALIA, noun. Royal rights, prerogatives and privileges - actually enjoyed by any sovereign, regardless of his title (emperor, grand duke etcetera)
REGALIA, noun. The emblems, symbols, or paraphernalia indicative of royalty or any other sovereign status; such as a crown, orb, sceptre, sword of justice
REGALIA, noun. Decorations or insignia indicative of an office or membership of an order or society; such as freemasonry
REGALIA, noun. Finery or magnificent dress
REGALIA, noun. (obsolete) Sumptuous food; delicacies.
REGALIA, noun. (archaic) A kind of large cigar of superior quality.

Dictionary definition

REGALIA, noun. Paraphernalia indicative of royalty (or other high office).
REGALIA, noun. Especially fine or decorative clothing.

Wise words

A word is not a crystal, transparent and unchanged; it is the skin of a living thought and may vary greatly in color and content according to the circumstances and time in which it is used.
Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.