alba

Definitions of alba
  1. noun
    a white linen liturgical vestment with sleeves; worn by priests
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    type of:
    vestidura
    gown (especially ceremonial garments) worn by the clergy
  2. noun
    the first light of day
    synonyms: alborada, amanecer, amanecida, aurora, madrugada
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    antonyms:
    ocaso, puesta del sol
    the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
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