| The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language: Fourth Edition. 2000. |
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| SYLLABICATION: | re·ga·lia |
| PRONUNCIATION: |  r -g l y , -gl - |
| PLURAL NOUN: | (used with a sing. or pl. verb) 1. The emblems and symbols of royalty, such as the crown and scepter. 2. The rights and privileges of royalty. 3. The distinguishing symbols of a rank, office, order, or society. 4. Magnificent attire; finery. | | ETYMOLOGY: | Medieval Latin rglia, from Latin, neuter pl. of rglis, regal. See regal.
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