Definition of Alb

1. Noun. A white linen liturgical vestment with sleeves; worn by priests.

Generic synonyms: Vestment

Definition of Alb

1. n. A vestment of white linen, reaching to the feet, an enveloping the person; -- in the Roman Catholic church, worn by those in holy orders when officiating at mass. It was formerly worn, at least by clerics, in daily life.

Definition of Alb

1. a long-sleeved vestment [n -S]

Medical Definition of Alb

1. A vestment of white linen, reaching to the feet, an enveloping the person; in the Roman Catholic church, worn by those in holy orders when officiating at mass. It was formerly worn, at least by clerics, in daily life. Alb-. Latin root form for the colour white. Origin: OE. Albe, LL. Alba, fr. L. Albus white. Cf. Album and Aube. (12 Dec 1998)

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Lexicographical Neighbors of Alb

ala central lobule
ala cerebelli
ala cinerea
ala cristae galli
ala lobuli centralis
ala major ossis sphenoidalis
ala minor ossis sphenoidalis
ala nasi
ala orbitalis
ala ossis ilii
ala sacralis
ala temporalis
ala vespertilionis
ala vomeris
alb (current term)
alb (current term)
alba
alba
albacore
albacore
albacores
alban
Albania
Albanian
Albanian capital
Albanian monetary unit
Albany
Alban Berg
Albarran's glands
Albarran's test

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