vestment
vestments
A vestment is a garment worn at special ceremonies by a clergy member. For example, a priest would wear a vestment in church, but out in the community, he would wear a shirt and pants.
You know that a vest is a piece of clothing — a sleeveless shirt or sweater. Vest can also be a verb that describes putting on clothing, typically garments related to a religious ceremony. Both vest and vestment come from the Latin word vestimentum, meaning "clothing, clothes." Vestments include ankle-length robes called cassocks and strips of fabric that go around the neck, which are called stoles.
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gown (especially ceremonial garments) worn by the clergy
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a white linen liturgical vestment with sleeves; worn by priests
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cassock
a black garment reaching down to the ankles; worn by priests or choristers
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chasuble
a long sleeveless vestment worn by a priest when celebrating Mass
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humeral veil, veil
a vestment worn by a priest at High Mass in the Roman Catholic Church; a silk shawl
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pallium
(Roman Catholic Church) vestment consisting of a band encircling the shoulders with two lappets hanging in front and back
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pontifical
the vestments and other insignia of a pontiff (especially a bishop)
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surplice
a loose-fitting white ecclesiastical vestment with wide sleeves
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soutane
a long cassock with buttons down the front; worn by Roman Catholic priests
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