Alb: meaning, definitions and examples
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alb
[ รฆlb ]
type of clothing
An alb is a long, white garment worn by priests and altar servers during Christian liturgical services. It symbolizes purity and is often made of linen or a similar fabric. The alb is usually accompanied by a belt or cincture to gather it at the waist.
Synonyms
liturgical garment, robe
Examples of usage
- The priest wore an alb during the mass.
- Altar servers are required to wear albs while serving.
- The alb was beautifully embroidered with gold threads.
color term
In a different context, 'alb' can refer to a white or pale color, often used in discussions about heraldry or descriptions of color in art.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The artist chose an alb background for the painting.
- In heraldry, alb can denote a silver or white color.
Translations
Translations of the word "alb" in other languages:
๐ต๐น alb
- branco
- alvo
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคฒเฅเคฌ
- เคธเคซเฅเคฆ
- เคฒเคเฅเคทเฅเคฏ
๐ฉ๐ช alb
- weiร
- Ziel
๐ฎ๐ฉ alb
- putih
- target
๐บ๐ฆ ะฐะปัะฑ
- ะฑัะปะธะน
- ะผะตัะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ alb
- biaลy
- cel
๐ฏ๐ต ใขใซใ
- ็ฝ
- ใฟใผใฒใใ
๐ซ๐ท alb
- blanc
- cible
๐ช๐ธ alb
- blanco
- objetivo
๐น๐ท alb
- beyaz
- hedef
๐ฐ๐ท ์จ๋ธ
- ํฐ์
- ๋ชฉํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฃูุจู
- ุฃุจูุถ
- ูุฏู
๐จ๐ฟ alb
- bรญlรฝ
- cรญl
๐ธ๐ฐ alb
- biely
- cieฤพ
๐จ๐ณ ็ฝ
- ็ฎๆ
- alb
๐ธ๐ฎ alb
- bela
- cilj
๐ฎ๐ธ alb
- hvรญtt
- markmiรฐ
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐะปัะฑ
- ะฐา
- ะผะฐาัะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแ
- แแแแ แ
- แแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ alb
- aฤ
- mษqsษd
๐ฒ๐ฝ alb
- blanco
- objetivo
Word origin
The word 'alb' derives from the Latin 'albus', meaning 'white' or 'bright'. Its etymology traces back to ancient Roman culture, where it referred to a white garment worn by priests in various religious ceremonies. The use of the term in Christian liturgy emerged as the Church adopted many aspects of Roman culture, including clothing. Over time, the alb became a staple garment for clergy in Christian denominations, symbolizing purity and priestly authority. Its design has evolved, but its fundamental purpose remains the same: to serve as a sign of holiness and devotion during worship. The alb reflects the blend of tradition and symbolism in religious practices.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #25,065, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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