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Pronunciation : Re*ga"li*a (r*g"l*)
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [LL., from L. regalisregal. See Regal.]
Definition : 1. That which belongs to royalty. Specifically: (a) The rights and prerogatives of a king. (b) Royal estates and revenues. (c) Ensings, symbols, or paraphernalia of royalty.

2. Hence, decorations or insignia of an office or order, as of Freemasons, Odd Fellows,etc.

3. Sumptuous food; delicacies. [Obs.] Cotton. Regalia of a church, the privileges granted to it by kings; sometimes, its patrimony. Brande & C.

pl.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : Re*ga"li*a
Part of Speech : n.
Definition : Defn: A kind of cigar of large size and superior quality; also, the size in which such cigars are classed.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913