surplice

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Noun surplice has 1 sense

surplice - a loose-fitting white ecclesiastical vestment with wide sleeves
--₁ is a kind of vestment

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Surplice

Noun

A loose white garment, typically worn by clergy and choristers during religious services, with wide sleeves and a deep V-shaped neckline that is often pleated or adorned with lace.

Example sentence: The priest donned a surplice before leading the Sunday service.

Adjective

Pertaining to or resembling a surplice.
(of a group, custom, or tradition) Popular or prevalent in a specific locality; local.

Example sentence 1: The choristers wore surplice robes during the holiday concert.

Example sentence 2: The festival features many surplice customs and traditions.