chasuble

/'tʃæzjubl/

Thân thiện

The priest wears a chasuble during the church service.

Definition

Noun: A long, sleeveless outer vestment, typically ornate, worn by a priest over the alb and stole when celebrating the Eucharist (Mass).

Usage

The word "chasuble" is used specifically in the context of Christian liturgical vestments, particularly within the Roman Catholic, Anglican, Lutheran, and some other liturgical traditions. It is a ceremonial garment.

Examples

• The priest donned a beautiful green silk chasuble for the Sunday Mass.
• The museum's collection includes a 15th-century chasuble embroidered with gold thread.
• The color of the chasuble changes according to the liturgical season.

Advanced Usage

• "To vest in the chasuble": This formal phrase describes the act of putting on this specific vestment as part of liturgical preparation.
  • The celebrant vested in the alb, stole, and finally the chasuble.

Variants and Related Words

• Vestment (n): A general term for the ceremonial robes worn by the clergy.
• Dalmatic (n): A similar, but typically more ornate and slit at the sides, vestment worn by deacons.
• Cope (n): A long, cape-like liturgical vestment, often worn for processions instead of the chasuble.

Synonyms

• Eucharistic vestment
• Mass vestment
• Outer vestment

Antonyms

• There are no direct antonyms, as it is a specific item of clothing. In a general sense, secular clothing like suit, shirt, or casual wear could be considered conceptual opposites.

Related Phrases / Idioms

There are no common idioms or phrasal verbs using "chasuble," as it is a highly specific technical term.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a long sleeveless vestment worn by a priest when celebrating Mass