Chasubles

/ˈtʃæzəbəlz/ noun

Definition

The plural of chasuble; multiple long, decorative sleeveless robes worn by priests during religious ceremonies.

Etymology

The straightforward plural of 'chasuble,' formed by adding '-s' to the singular form. The word maintains its Latin-influenced structure even in English pluralization.

Kelly Says

Cathedral treasuries still display hundreds of historical chasubles, and modern ones can cost thousands of dollars—the embroidery often depicts biblical scenes so intricately that priests became walking iconography, their vestments teaching theology through textile art.

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