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vestments

[ˈvestmənts]
nounfemininepl: vestments
vestes litúrgicas
1. Special robes or garments worn by clergy or religious officials during religious ceremonies
The priest wore ceremonial vestments for the Easter service.
O padre vestiu as vestes litúrgicas para o serviço de Páscoa.
2. Formal or official clothing, particularly garments that denote rank or authority
The judge's vestments signified his position in the court.
As vestes do juiz significavam sua posição no tribunal.
3. Clothing or apparel in general (archaic or literary usage)
She donned her finest vestments for the occasion.
Ela vestiu suas mais finas roupas para a ocasião.
Synonyms
robesgarmentsregaliaapparelraiment

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
vestes litúrgicas
Most common term for religious vestments
General Brazilian
paramentos
Alternative term, more formal
Portugal
vestes
Simpler, more general term
Portugal
paramentos litúrgicos
More formal ecclesiastical usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

in vestments - dressed formally or in official garb
don vestments - to put on formal or religious clothing
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