ALL meanings of pontificals
pon·tif·i·cal
P p - noun pontificals pontificals, the vestments and other insignia of a pontiff, especially a bishop. 1
- adjective pontificals of, relating to, or characteristic of a pontiff; papal. 1
- adjective pontificals pompous, dogmatic, or pretentious: to resent someone's pontifical manner. 1
- noun pontificals (in the Western Church) a book containing the forms for the sacraments and other rites and ceremonies to be performed by bishops. 1
- noun plural pontificals the insignia and special vestments worn by a bishop, esp when celebrating High Mass 0