noun
- Plural of almuce; a short cape or hood worn by clergy and choir members, especially in medieval times.
Usage: archaic; historical; chiefly British
Examples
- The cathedral's choir members wore almuces over their vestments during the winter services.
- Medieval manuscripts depict priests in almuces as a sign of their ecclesiastical rank.
- The museum's collection includes several well-preserved almuces from the 14th century.
- Almuces were practical garments that provided warmth in unheated churches.