noun
- plural of dalmatic: wide-sleeved liturgical vestments worn by deacons and bishops in Christian churches
Usage: ecclesiastical
Examples
- The deacons wore ornate dalmatics during the Easter service.
- The museum displayed medieval dalmatics embroidered with gold thread.
- Several dalmatics hung in the church sacristy awaiting the ceremony.
- The bishop’s dalmatics were made of rich purple silk.
- Ancient dalmatics often featured intricate religious symbols.
- The altar servers carefully pressed the dalmatics before Mass.