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mantelletta

/mantəˈlɛtə/ /-ɾə/

Meanings
noun
A sleeveless, knee-length vestment open at the front which is worn by Roman Catholic prelates.

Examples :

"During the church ceremony, the bishop stood out in his purple cassock and the flowing, sleeveless mantelletta worn over it. "
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Related Words

Illustration bishop

bishop noun

/ˈbɪʃəp/

An overseer of congregations: either any such overseer, generally speaking, or (in Eastern Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Anglicanism, etc.) an official in the church hierarchy (actively or nominally) governing a diocese, supervising the church's priests, deacons, and property in its territory.

"The bishop visited the local church to oversee the parish priest and ensure the church's finances were managed properly. "

Illustration flowing

flowing verb

/ˈfləʊ.ɪŋ/ /ˈfloʊ.ɪŋ/

To move as a fluid from one position to another.

"Rivers flow from springs and lakes."

Illustration prelates

prelates noun

/ˈprɛlɪts/ /ˈprɛləts/

A clergyman of high rank and authority, having jurisdiction over an area or a group of people; normally a bishop.

"The meeting of the prelates addressed important issues facing the Catholic Church. "

Illustration catholic

catholic adjective

/ˈkaθ(ə)lɪk/ /ˈkæθ(ə)lɪk/

Of the Western Christian church, as differentiated from e.g. the Orthodox church.

"Christmas is celebrated at different dates in the Catholic and Orthodox calendars."

Illustration cassock

cassock noun

/ˈkasək/ /ˈkæsək/

A military cloak or long coat worn by soldiers or horsemen in the 16th and 17th centuries.

"The museum display featured a soldier mannequin wearing a heavy, red cassock, protecting him from the elements while on horseback. "

Illustration sleeveless

sleeveless adjective

/ˈsliːvləs/ /ˈsliːvlɪs/

Of a garment, having no sleeves.

"My sister wore a sleeveless top to the picnic. "

Illustration purple

purple noun

/ˈpɜː(ɹ).pəl/ /ˈpɝpəl/

A colour/color that is a dark blend of red and blue; dark magenta.

"My favorite purple flower bloomed in the garden. "

Illustration church

church noun

/t͡ʃɜːt͡ʃ/ /t͡ʃɝt͡ʃ/

A Christian house of worship; a building where Christian religious services take place.

"There is a lovely little church in the valley."

Illustration ceremony

ceremony noun

/ˈsɛɹɪməni/ /ˈsɛɹəmoʊni/

A ritual, with religious or cultural significance.

"The graduation ceremony was a significant event for all the students. "

Illustration length

length noun

/lɛn(t)θ/

The distance measured along the longest dimension of an object.

"The length of the classroom is 20 meters. "

Illustration during

during verb

/ˈdjɔː.ɹɪŋ/ /ˈdʒɔːɹɪŋ/ /ˈd(j)ʊɚ.ɪŋ/

To last, continue, endure.

"The storm during all night. "

Illustration vestment

vestment noun

/ˈvɛstmənt/

A robe, gown, or other article of clothing worn as an indication of office.

"The priest put on his elaborate vestment before the Sunday service. "