paramenta

/pærəˈmɛnt/

Definitions

1. noun

a decorative hanging or a piece of liturgical furniture, typically made of richly embroidered or ornate fabric, used in a church or other place of worship.

“The paraments on the altar were changed to match the liturgical season.”

Synonyms

  • altar cloth
  • vestment

Antonyms

  • drapery