veghar

English

Catholicos Vazgen I wearing a veghar.

Etymology

From Armenian վեղար (veġar). Doublet of velarium.

Noun

veghar (plural veghars)

1. The pointed conic cowl worn by the celibate clergy of the Armenian Apostolic Church, including abeghas, bishops and the catholicos.
   • 1913, Adrian Fortescue, The Lesser Eastern Churches, page 436:

     All wear this, but only the celibate priests and higher clergy may cover it with a large black veil (veghar) which hangs down behind.

Translations

the pointed conic cowl worn by the celibate clergy of the Armenian Apostolic Church

• Armenian: վեղար (hy) (veġar)