analabos
|a-na-la-bos|
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/ˌænəˈleɪbɒs/
Eastern Orthodox vestment
Etymology
Etymology Information
The word 'analabos' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'ἀναλαβός' (analabos), where 'ana-' means 'up' or 'on' and 'lambanein' means 'to take.'
Historical Evolution
'Analabos' was borrowed directly from Greek into English ecclesiastical vocabulary, retaining its original form and meaning.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred specifically to the vestment worn by monks or bishops, and this meaning has remained unchanged in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a distinctive vestment, usually a wide cloth or scarf, worn by monks or bishops in the Eastern Orthodox Church during certain religious ceremonies.
The bishop donned the analabos before the liturgy.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/27 20:21