Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: A hood or cape worn by clerics or choristers during religious services
Pronunciations: US: /ˈæmɪs/, UK: /ˈæmɪs/
Origin and Usage: The word "amice" comes from the Latin "amictus," meaning "cloak" or "covering." It has been used in English since the 14th century to refer to a hood or cape worn by clerics or choristers during religious services. While the amice is no longer commonly worn in modern religious services, it remains an important symbol of the clerical garb of the past.
Synonyms: Cope, cassock, chasuble, surplice
Related Words: Amide, amine, amnic, anime, manic
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