What does "academicals" mean?

The articles of dress prescribed and worn at some colleges and universities, typically on special occasions such as graduation.

What is a synonym for "academicals"?

Common synonyms include: academic, erudite, knowledgeful, learned, pure, smart.

Pronounced //ˌæk.əˈdɛm.ɪ.kl̩z//.

//ˌæk.əˈdɛm.ɪ.kl̩z// noun

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Noun

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The articles of dress prescribed and worn at some colleges and universities, typically on special occasions such as graduation. British, plural, plural-only

From academic + -al + -s.

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