parament

[ par-uh-muhnt ]

noun

, plural par·a·ments, par·a·men·ta [par-, uh, -, men, -t, uh].

1. a decoration for a room, as a tapestry.
2. an ecclesiastical vestment.

parament

/ ˈpærəmənt /

noun

1. often plural an ecclesiastical vestment or decorative hanging

Word History and Origins

Origin of parament¹

1350–1400; Middle English < Late Latin parāmentum an ornament, equivalent to parā ( re ) to adorn ( Latin: to prepare ) + -mentum -ment

Word History and Origins

Origin of parament¹

C14: from Old French parament, from Medieval Latin paramentum, from Latin parāre to prepare

Example Sentences

The original altar-front or parament (aurea tabula) was made of solid gold.

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