ˈparəmənt noun
( plural paraments -ts ; also paramen·ta ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˈmentə)
Etymology: Middle English, from Medieval Latin paramentum, from parare to adorn (from Latin, to prepare, equip) + Latin -mentum -ment — more at pare
: an ornamental ecclesiastical hanging or vestment — usually used in plural
paraments to adorn the altar