I. (ˈ)dal|mad.ik, -atik adjective
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: Latin Dalmaticus, from Dalmatia + Latin -icus -ic
: dalmatian I
a dalmatic robe
II. ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ noun
also dal·mat·i·ca -ˈmad.ə̇kə, -atə̇-
( -s )
Etymology: Late Latin dalmatica, from feminine of Latin Dalmaticus
1. : an ecclesiastical outer vestment worn in religious ceremonies originally by a deacon but now also by some prelates (as bishops)
2.
a. : a loose unbelted medieval garment with full sleeves and often with slits up the sides
b. : a similar robe of rich materials worn on state occasions by an English king ; especially : such a robe worn by a king at his coronation