orale
Orale (noun) means a white silk vestment with colored stripes, sometimes worn by the Pope on formal occasions. Example: “The orale is rarely seen outside of the most solemn papal ceremonies.”
How to use orale
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA specific ceremonial garment worn by the Pope — a niche, mostly historical/religious term.
Word forms
- Plural
- orales
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The _____ is rarely seen outside of the most solemn papal ceremonies.