Dalmatic
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /dalˈmatɪk/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Dalmatic is a noun meaning A long wide-sleeved tunic, which serves as a liturgical vestment in the Roman Catholic and Anglican Churches and is worn by a deacon at the Eucharist or Mass and, although infrequently, by bishops as an undergarment above the alb.
Meaning
A long wide-sleeved tunic, which serves as a liturgical vestment in the Roman Catholic and Anglican Churches and is worn by a deacon at the Eucharist or Mass and, although infrequently, by bishops as an undergarment above the alb.
Example Sentences
He had [...] dalmatics of white satin and pink silk damask, decorated with tulips and dolphins and fleurs-de-lis [...].
Word Forms
- dalmatics
- dalmatique
Synonyms for dalmatic
Depending on context, synonyms include dalmatica.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include mantelletta, manteletta, albe, tunicle, chasuble, habit.
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