1. Plural of chasuble; sleeveless outer vestments worn by clergy over other robes during religious services, typically decorated and reaching to the feet.
Usage: religious/liturgical term; primarily used in Christian churches, especially Catholic and Anglican traditions

Examples

• The priest wore an ornate chasuble embroidered with gold thread during the Easter Mass.
• The cathedral's collection includes chasubles from several centuries of religious history.
• Chasubles in different colors are used to mark different liturgical seasons and feast days.
• The altar server carefully arranged the chasubles in the sacristy before the service.
• Medieval chasubles were often made from rich fabrics like silk and velvet.