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mantellettas

/ˌmæntəˈlɛtəs/

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

Examples :

"During the solemn procession, the bishops wore their purple cassocks and mantellettas, distinguishing them from the other clergy. "
religion wear

Related Words

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 procession

procession noun

/pɹəˈsɛʃən/

The act of progressing or proceeding.

"The graduation ceremony ended with a slow procession of students leaving the auditorium. "

Illustration bishops

bishops noun

/ˈbɪʃəps/

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 bishops met to discuss important decisions affecting all the churches in their region. "

Illustration cassocks

cassocks noun

/ˈkæsəks/

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

"The reenactors, dressed in their 17th-century costumes, marched past; their colorful cassocks billowed in the wind. "

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 sleeveless

sleeveless adjective

/ˈsliːvləs/ /ˈsliːvlɪs/

Of a garment, having no sleeves.

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

Illustration distinguishing

distinguishing verb

/dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃɪŋ/ /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃɪn/

To recognize someone or something as different from others based on its characteristics.

"The bright red stripe is distinguishing that brand of running shoe from all the others. "

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 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. "

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solemn adjective

/ˈsɒləm/ /ˈsɑləm/

Deeply serious and somber.

"The teacher's voice was solemn as she announced the disappointing test results. "