Almuces

/ælˈmjuːsɪz/ noun

Definition

Plural of almuce; multiple hooded capes worn as liturgical vestments.

Etymology

Plural form of 'almuce,' following standard English pluralization of French-origin words.

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Paintings and sculptures of medieval churches often show almuces in vivid colors—they weren't always the drab gray we imagine, revealing that medieval religious life had more visual variety than we assume.

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