Dalmatica
/ˌdælˈmætɪkə/noun
A long, wide-sleeved ceremonial robe, especially one worn by a deacon in Western Christian worship.
Did you know?The dalmatica was originally associated with Roman imperial and high-status dress before becoming a prominent Christian liturgical vestment.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
δαλματική (dalmatikē)
“A garment associated with Dalmatia”
1st Century BCE–1st Century CE
Latin
dalmatica
“A loose, long-sleeved robe named for its Dalmatian origin”
Late Antiquity
Late Latin
dalmatica
“A formal garment used in Roman ceremonial dress”
4th–5th Century
Latin
dalmatica
“A robe adopted into Christian ecclesiastical clothing”
Middle English onward
English
dalmatica
“A ceremonial Christian vestment, especially for a deacon”
Modern English
English
dalmatica
“A formal liturgical robe with broad sleeves”