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regalia
/rɪˈɡeɪlɪə/
plural noun
1 treated as singular or plural The emblems or insignia of royalty,
especially the crown, sceptre, and other ornaments used at a coronation.
1.1 The distinctive clothing worn and ornaments carried at formal occasions as an indication of status.
Origin
Mid
16th century (in the sense ‘royal powers’): from medieval Latin,
literally ‘royal privileges’, from Latin, neuter plural of regalis
‘regal’.
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Ron resisted resorting to the regalia of recognition. He was the clear king of his free software project, but
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