Re‐ga″li‐a (rē̍‐gā″lĭ‐ȧ), n. pl. [LL., from L. regalisregal. See Regal.] 1. That which belongs to royalty. Specifically: (a) The rights and prerogatives of a king. (b) Royal estates and revenues. (c) Ensigns, symbols, or paraphernalia of royalty.
2. Hence, decorations or insignia of an office or order, as of Freemasons, Odd Fellows,etc.
3. Sumptuous food; delicacies. Cotton.
Regalia of a church, the privileges granted to it by kings; sometimes, its patrimony. Brande & C.